Curry Stand Chicken Tikka Masala Sauce

Mr. Merl Muller IV

Updated on May 10, 2024

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste (Optional)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon white sugar, or more to taste (Optional)
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
½ teaspoon curry powder

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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Stir in garlic; cook and stir just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric into onion mixture; fry until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

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Stir tomato sauce into onion and spice mixture; bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.

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Simmer sauce for 10 minutes, then mix in cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, and paprika. Bring sauce back to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.

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Heat vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Stir chicken into hot oil; add curry powder. Sear chicken until lightly browned but still pink inside, about 3 minutes; stir often.

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Transfer chicken and any pan juices into sauce. Simmer chicken in sauce until no longer pink, about 30 minutes; adjust sugar and salt to taste.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

328	Calories
23g	Fat
13g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 328
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	30%
Saturated Fat 13g	64%
Cholesterol 106mg	35%
Sodium 981mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 18g	36%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Calcium 68mg	5%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 462mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.