Spicy Chicken Tikka Masala
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Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.
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Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the rice, bring to boil then reduce heat. Cook for 12 minutes.
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Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and 0.5 Teaspoon of salt. Rub the spice mixture onto the chicken pieces.
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Spread the chicken pieces out on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
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In a large saucepan, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is soft.
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Add the tomato puree, garam masala, and smoked paprika to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
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Stir in the chopped tomatoes and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add the cooked chicken pieces to the sauce and stir to coat. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
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Serve hot with basmati rice and naan bread.