Aarti Sequeira's 5-Star Chicken Tikka Masala | Food Network

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut milk reduces calories while adding creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides a plant-based alternative with lower cost.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar tang with more protein.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder is often more accessible and affordable.

Pierce chicken thighs with a knife.

Prepare a yogurt marinade using 1 cup of plain whole milk yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and black pepper.

Toss the chicken in the marinade and let it sit at room temperature while preparing the sauce.

Preheat a pan and add olive oil and butter to melt.

Add chopped serrano peppers and ginger-garlic paste to the melted butter.

Sauté until fragrant, then add 2 teaspoons of paprika and 0.5 teaspoons of garam masala.

Add chopped roma tomatoes and cook until they break down, adding a touch of water if necessary.

Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 20 minutes.

Grill the marinated chicken on a grill pan until charred, checking periodically and flipping as needed.

Add the grilled chicken to the sauce and stir to combine, cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Finish with dried fenugreek leaves and half and half for creaminess.

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