Aarti Sequeira's 5-Star Chicken Tikka Masala

Up your dinner game with Aarti's Chicken Tikka Masala! Subscribe ► http://foodtv.com/YouTube Get the recipe ► https://foodtv.com/32UpB52 Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Chicken Tikka Masala RECIPE COURTESY OF AARTI SEQUEIRA Level: Easy Total: 1 hr 25 min Prep: 20 min Inactive: 30 min Cook: 35 min Yield: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients Marinade: 1 cup plain yogurt, whisked until smooth 3 tablespoons Ginger-Garlic Paste, recipe follows (or 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger and 3 cloves garlic put through a garlic press or finely minced) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, poked with a fork, and cut into large bite-sized chunks Sauce: 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup Ginger-Garlic Paste, recipe follows (or 6 cloves garlic and 2-inch thumb ginger minced) 2 serrano peppers, minced (seeds removed if you don't want it spicy) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon garam masala 2 teaspoons paprika 8 Roma tomatoes, diced 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 to 2 cups water Oil, for grilling 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (optional) 1/2 cup heavy cream Minced fresh cilantro, for garnish Cooked rice, naan, or crusty piece of bread, for serving Ginger-Garlic Paste: 1/2 cup cloves garlic, whole 1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1/4 cup canola oil Directions For the marinade: In a large bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate at least 30 minutes, or in the refrigerator up to overnight. For the sauce: When you're ready to make the curry, place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add the Ginger-Garlic Paste and serrano peppers. Saute until lightly browned around the edges. Add the tomato paste and cook until the tomato has darkened in color, about 3 minutes. Add the garam masala and the paprika and saute for about 1 minute to draw out their flavors. Add the tomatoes, salt, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer, and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. You may need more water depending on how much liquid the tomatoes give off. Meanwhile, fire up your grill. When it is nice and hot, lightly brush it with oil. Place the chicken on the grill, shaking off some of the excess marinade. Cook until it's charred, about 2 minutes on each side. (Don't worry that the chicken will still be a little uncooked, it finishes cooking in the sauce). Pour the sauce into a blender or food processor, or use an immersion blender, and process until smooth. Pour back into the skillet and bring back up to a boil. Add the chicken and fenugreek leaves, if using. Take the heat down to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the cream and stir through. Garnish with minced fresh cilantro, and serve over rice, with naan, or a crusty piece of bread! Ginger-Garlic Paste: Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste. Save what you don't use in a small glass jar. It should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. It's a delicious addition to marinades, pasta sauces, stir fry sauces, slow-cooker recipes, gravy etc. We always had a jar of this stuff in our fridge growing up. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ► FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp ► WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ► FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork #ChickenTikkaMasala #AartiParty #FoodNetwork Aarti Sequeira's 5-Star Chicken Tikka Masala | Food Network https://youtu.be/B1p-juLa-4A