Chicken Tikka Masala

A delightful, flavorful chicken dish infused with a rich blend of spices and a creamy tomato sauce.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces chicken breast
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger grated
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 pieces marinated chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large red onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger grated
• 4 large tomatoes roughly chopped
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 2 pieces air-fried chicken

Instructions

1. Cube the chicken breast and marinate it with yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and a blend of spices including ground cumin, paprika, and garam masala. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Air fry the marinated chicken at 400°F for 12 minutes or until fully cooked.
3. For the sauce, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped red onions and cook until they become translucent. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, then cook for another minute.
4. Add roughly chopped tomatoes and a bit of water. Cook until tomatoes are softened. Stir in the ground cumin, paprika, and garam masala used in the marinade. Blend the mixture until smooth.
5. Return the blended sauce to the pan. Add dried fenugreek leaves and a quarter cup of heavy cream. Allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
6. Add the air-fried chicken to the sauce and stir to coat the chicken pieces evenly. Cook for another 5-10 minutes to heat the chicken through.