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Big Green Egg Chicken Tikka Masala
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Big Green Egg Chicken Tikka Masala

This recipe for Big Green Egg Chicken Tikka Masala is adapted from a Food & Wine recipe for the Big Green Egg. Full of authentic flavor this dish is a winner!
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Author: The BBQ Buddha

Ingredients

  • Masala Marinade:
  • 1 c plain yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tbls grated fresh ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • Salt and pepper
  • Chicken:
  • 2 1/2 Lbs. skinless boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbls plus 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 c blanched whole almonds
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 1/2 Tbls. garam masala
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure chile powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • One 35-ounce can peeled tomatoes finely chopped, juices reserved
  • Pinch of sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine the yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cayenne and turmeric. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Make slashes in each piece of chicken then add the chicken to the marinade, toss to coat and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat your Big Green Egg to 400°
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and scrape off as much of the marinade as possible. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook direct on the BGE for 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to a cutting board and cut it into 2-inch pieces.
  • In a small skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil and add the almonds, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden (about 5 minutes).
  • Transfer the almonds to a plate and let cool completely.
  • In a food processor, pulse the almonds until finely ground.
  • Preheat a large cast-iron Dutch oven on the BGE.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil until shimmering then add the onion, garlic, ginger and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the garam masala, chile powder and cayenne and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes with their juices and the sugar and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover partially and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the cream and ground almonds and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Stir in the chicken; simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, and serve.