Hey everyone, it’s Louise, welcome to my recipe page. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, ladybirds chicken tikka masala. One of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Ladybirds Chicken Tikka Masala is one of the most well liked of recent trending foods on earth. It is easy, it is quick, it tastes yummy. It is enjoyed by millions daily. They are fine and they look fantastic. Ladybirds Chicken Tikka Masala is something which I have loved my entire life.

To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can cook ladybirds chicken tikka masala using 21 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Ladybirds Chicken Tikka Masala:

1. Prepare 2 large chicken breasts
2. Make ready 1/4 cup greek yogurt
3. Prepare 2 tbsp peanut oil
4. Prepare 2 tsp lime juice
5. Take 1 clove garlic - crushed
6. Take 1 tbsp fresh , chopped lemon balm or coriander
7. Make ready 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
8. Get 1/2 tsp ground cardamon
9. Get 1/2 tsp nutmeg
10. Get 1 1/2 tsp paprika
11. Prepare 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
12. Get 1 tbsp peeled and grated fresh ground ginger
13. Prepare 2 tbsp unsalted butter
14. Get 1 white onion - finely chopped
15. Prepare 400 grams tin whole peeled tomatoes / 1&1/2 cups
16. Take 1/2 cup water
17. Make ready 1/4 cup heavy cream or half half
18. Take 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
19. Get 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
20. Get 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
21. Get 1 few sprigs of fresh lemon balm or coriander

Steps to make Ladybirds Chicken Tikka Masala:

1. Cut the chicken into small strips .
2. In a small bowl , whisk together the yogurt , 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil , the lime juice and the garlic then add the chicken pieces and rub and mix the Marinade all over the chicken pieces to coat all thoroughly , set aside , covered for about 10-15 minutes .
3. In a small bowl mix together the lemon balm , cumin , cardamon , nutmeg , paprika , cayenne pepper and the grated ginger , and set aside till needed for the sauce .
4. Add the remaining peanut oil to a large non stick frying pan/skillet and heat over medium heat , once the oil is hot add the chicken pieces and cook , stirring occasionally , until the chicken pieces are just cooked , once the chicken pieces are just cooked remove them from the frying pan and set aside until needed in the sauce .
5. In a large wide heavy non stick frying pan , over medium high heat , melt the butter till just starting to sizzle , then add the onions and saute , stirring occasionally , until the onions are tender and lightly browned and Caramelized , about 3-5 minutes .
6. Now reduce the heat to medium then stir in the prepared spice and ginger mixture and cook for a minute or two to release the flavours , then add the prepared cooked chicken pieces , the peeled tin tomatoes , water , heavy cream and the salt and bring it to the boil , once starts to oil reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and gently simmer the sauce , uncovered , until it thickens slightly , about 10-15 minutes .
7. After the sauce has reduced , remove the pot from the heat and stir in the black pepper and chopped coriander and season to taste with salt .
8. Once all is cooked , garnish , Serve hot , with noodles or rice or sides of your choice . enjoy . :-)
9. NOTE : sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days . Marinated chicken pieces can also be prepared ahead , cooked , covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days . You can also make your own tomato puree if preferred .

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