Chicken Makhani

Chicken Makhani
  • Author: stephaniecave

This flavorful Chicken Tikka Masala is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken in a rich and aromatic tomato-based sauce. Infused with spices and herbs, this dish offers a perfect blend of savory and subtly sweet flavors. Enjoy a taste of India with this comforting and satisfying meal.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 230g tin of chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon tomato puree
  • 2-3 cm piece grated root ginger
  • 2 or 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1-2 green chillis, deseeded (or leave them in if you like it hot!)
  • 200ml chicken stock
  • 15g ground almonds
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 200g pack of cooked chicken tikka fillets (i use tesco)
  • 1 tbsp reduced fat butter
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • bunch fresh coriander

Instructions

  • Place chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, ginger, garlic, chillis, chicken stock in a saucepan and simmer fairly briskly, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and reduced.
  • Stir in the ground almonds, sugar and chicken pieces, heating through gently for about 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the butter, garam masala and coriander.
  • Serve straightaway, with some plain boiled rice or a naan bread.
  • Enjoy!

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Yield

Serves 2