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Chicken Tikka Masala

An authentic, restaurant-caliber Indian classic featuring tender yogurt-and-spice marinated chicken roasted until charred, then slow-simmered in a rich tomato cream curry infused with RC Thai Coconut Yellow Curry Stir-Fry Sauce Mix, RC Ginger Puree, and signature botanical flavor concentrates.

Yield / Servings

8–10 Portions (2 Qts. Sauce)

Category

Meat & Poultry Entrees / Global Curry

Ingredients

18 Components
Tikka Marinade & Chicken
Boneless Chicken Thighs or Breasts Cut into 1½-inch cubes 3 lbs.
Plain Greek Yogurt 1 cup
Fresh Garlic Minced 1 Tbsp.
Traditional Indian Spice Blend Garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika 2 Tbsp.
Fresh Lime Juice 2 Tbsp.
Tikka Masala Curry Sauce (Yield: 2 Qts.)
Vegetable Oil 2 Tbsp.
Shallots Finely chopped 1 cup
Fresh Garlic Minced 1 Tbsp.
Tomato Paste ¼ cup
Spices Ground coriander, cumin & chili powder 1 Tbsp. ea.
RC Thai Coconut Yellow Curry Stir-Fry Sauce Mix Prepared according to label directions 1 quart
Coconut Milk Unsweetened, canned 1 can (13.5 oz.)
Canned Diced Tomatoes Crushed or pureed 1 can (28 oz.)
RC Botanical Flavor Concentrates Lemongrass, Cilantro & Jalapeño ¼ tsp. ea.
Fresh Lime Juice & Salt To taste
Steamed Basmati Rice & Scallions For service & garnish As needed

Preparation Steps

1
Marinate Chicken

In a stainless steel mixing bowl, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 Tbsp. RC Ginger Puree, 1 Tbsp. minced garlic, 2 Tbsp. Indian spice blend, and 2 Tbsp. lime juice. Add 3 lbs. cubed chicken thighs or breasts, tossing until thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours (overnight preferred for maximum tenderness).

2
Caramelize Shallots, Garlic & Tomato Paste

Heat 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a heavy saucepot over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup chopped shallots and cook until deeply caramelized. Add 1 Tbsp. minced garlic and cook until golden. Stir in ¼ cup tomato paste, 1 Tbsp. ground coriander, 1 Tbsp. cumin, and 1 Tbsp. chili powder. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste darkens into a rich mahogany red.

3
Simmer Tikka Masala Sauce

Whisk in 1 quart prepared RC Thai Coconut Yellow Curry Stir-Fry Sauce Mix, 13.5 oz. coconut milk, and 28 oz. canned tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer, whisking frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Stir in RC Lemongrass, Cilantro, and Jalapeño Flavor Concentrates. Season to taste with fresh lime juice and salt.

4
High-Heat Oven Roast Chicken

Spread the marinated chicken cubes onto parchment-lined sheet pans in a single layer. Roast in a preheated 450°F convection oven (or under the broiler) for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are charred and slightly browned.

5
Finish Simmer & Serve

Transfer charred chicken directly into the simmering Tikka Masala Sauce. Simmer gently over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165°F and becomes fork-tender. Serve hot over steamed Basmati Rice and garnish with sliced scallions.

Chef Notes & Global Curry Architecture

Curry Base Foundation: Utilizing RC Thai Coconut Yellow Curry Stir-Fry Sauce Mix provides a standardized blend of aromatic lemongrass, turmeric, and coconut solids that cuts sauce preparation time in half while maintaining scratch-made richness.

Fresh Ginger & Flavor Concentrates: Incorporating RC Ginger Puree and liquid botanical extracts (Lemongrass, Cilantro, and Jalapeño) ensures bright herbal aroma across high-volume steam table holding without color fading.

Tandoori Char Mimicry: High-heat convection roasting at 450°F caramelizes the yogurt marinade, accurately replicating the smoky exterior charred notes of a traditional Indian clay tandoor oven.