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Chicken Tikka Masala over Roasted White Sweet Potato

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala over Roasted White Sweet Potato
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup yogurt (dahi); 2 tbsp ginger-garlic; Juice of ½ lemon; 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder; 1 heaping tbsp garam masala; 2 tsp salt; 2 tsp black pepper; ~3 lb chicken (bone-in = more flavor); 2 onions, diced; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic; 2 tbsp garam masala; 1 tbsp coriander; 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder; 1 can diced tomatoes; 1 can tomato sauce; ~2 oz heavy cream (optional… but not really)

Rich, spiced, comforting, but not heavy.

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Chicken Tikka Masala over Roasted White Sweet Potato

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This is my from-scratch chicken tikka masala, and serving it over a roasted white sweet potato instead of rice was genuinely one of the best decisions I’ve made in the kitchen in a while. The flavors together are unreal — rich, spiced, comforting, but not heavy.

Chicken Tikka Masala over Roasted White Sweet Potato

Recipe: Chicken Tikka Masala over Roasted White Sweet Potato

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Ingredients & Method

Marinade

1 cup yogurt (dahi)
2 tbsp ginger-garlic
Juice of ½ lemon
2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
1 heaping tbsp garam masala
2 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
~3 lb chicken (bone-in = more flavor)

Marinate at least 30 minutes (overnight is best).

Masala

2 onions, diced
2 tbsp ginger-garlic
2 tbsp garam masala
1 tbsp coriander
1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
~2 oz heavy cream (optional… but not really)

Brown the chicken, remove.
Cook onions until soft, add ginger-garlic and spices.
Add tomatoes, simmer, then blend until smooth.
Stir in cream, add chicken back, and cook low and slow until everything is deeply flavorful.
Serve over basmati, with roti…
or do yourself a favor and try it over a roasted white sweet potato.

https://karajonescooks.com/recipes/chicken-tikka-masala/ · Recipe by Kara Jones Cooks

Good to know

This spiced chicken tikka masala features browned chicken simmered in a smooth, blended tomato and cream sauce. It can be served over basmati rice, roti, or a roasted white sweet potato for a rich and comforting meal.

Substitutions

Bone-in chicken: Boneless chicken can be substituted if preferred.
Roasted white sweet potato: Serve over basmati rice or with roti instead.
Lemon juice: Fresh lime juice can be used in the marinade.
Heavy cream: Omit or replace with a spoonful of extra yogurt at the end.

Storage & reheating

Store leftover chicken tikka masala in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. Reheat thoroughly on the stovetop or in the microwave until hot all the way through before serving.

Common questions

How long should the chicken be marinated?

The chicken should marinate for at least 30 minutes, but letting it sit overnight yields the best results.

What can this dish be served over?

It can be served over a roasted white sweet potato, basmati rice, or paired with roti.