Chicken Tikka Masala German Style
A German twist on the classic Indian dish, with marinated chicken cooked in a rich cream sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastcut into bite-sized pieces
- ●2 tablespoons chicken tikka masala spice blendavailable at Indian or Middle Eastern markets
- ●1/2 pound fatty german sausagesuch as knockwurst or bratwurst
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flourfor dusting chicken
- ●1 cup heavy creamfor sauce
- ●1 cup chicken brothfor sauce
- ●2 tablespoons unsalted butterfor sauce
- ● saltto taste
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, whisk together chicken tikka masala spice blend, salt, and 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the chicken and mix until coated.
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2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
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3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off.
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4. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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5. Add the sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
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6. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
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7. Add the flour to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
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8. Gradually add the chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
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9. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
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10. Stir in the butter until melted.
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11. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce.
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12. Serve the chicken and sauce over rice or with naan bread.