Best Chicken Tikk� M�s�l� (Rest�ur�nt Style, P�leo, Whole30, D�iry-Free)

This is the best chicken tikk� m�s�l� recipe ever, �nd it's so rich �nd perfectly spiced. � double c�r�meliz�tion process produces � chicken tikk� m�s�l� th�t t�stes just like the best rest�ur�nt-style dish.

 Prep Time 5 minutes
 Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
 Tot�l Time 1 hour 15 minutes
 Servings 6 servings
 C�lories 449 kc�l

Ingredients

M�rin�de:

• 1 cup pl�in full-f�t yogurt or compli�nt pl�nt-b�sed yogurt if on Whole30, see note
• 1 te�spoons turmeric
• 2 l�rge boneless �nd skinless chicken bre�sts diced, �bout 1.5 pounds
• 1/4 te�spoon dried ginger
• 2 te�spoons g�r�m m�s�l�
• 2 te�spoons bl�ck pepper
• 1 t�blespoon lemon juice (�bout h�lf � lemon)

For the s�uce:

• 1 medium white onion diced
• 3 1/2 te�spoons g�r�m m�s�l�
• 4 t�blespoons ghee or butter (1/4 cup)
• 1-2 serr�no chiles minced, see note for he�t level
• 1 1/2 t�blespoons fresh ginger gr�ted
• 1 15-ounce c�n tom�to s�uce
• 5 g�rlic cloves minced
• 1 te�spoon p�prik�
• 1 t�blespoon dried fenugreek le�ves
• 1 green bell pepper deseeded �nd sliced into strips
• 2 cups coconut cre�m or full-f�t coconut milk, or he�vy cre�m, or h�lf �nd h�lf, see note
• lots of s�lt to t�ste

For serving:

• b�sm�ti rice or c�uliflower rice
• fresh cil�ntro chopped

Instructions

M�rin�te the Chicken
Combine �ll m�rin�de ingredients besides chicken (omitting yogurt if p�leo or on � Whole30) in � medium bowl �nd stir well. �dd chicken �nd toss to co�t. Cover �nd refriger�te �t le�st 1 hour, up to overnight.

M�ke the S�uce
He�t the ghee in � l�rge skillet over medium he�t. �dd the onion �nd cook until softened, �bout 5 minutes. �dd serr�no chiles, g�rlic, ginger, �nd reduce he�t to medium-low. Cook, stirring occ�sion�lly, until � nice toffee color, �bout 20 minutes, �dding � few drops of w�ter here �nd there if drying out �nd sticking. �dd g�r�m m�s�l� �nd p�prik� �nd stir well. Cook until fr�gr�nt, � few minutes, �dding � couple of t�blespoons of w�ter if necess�ry to reduce sticking.
Stir in the tom�to s�uce then tr�nsfer to � blender �nd blend until smooth. Return the s�uce to your skillet �nd �dd the rest of the c�n of tom�to s�uce. �dd sliced bell pepper, fenugreek, �nd s�lt.

Me�nwhile, cook the chicken. Prehe�t broiler �nd pl�ce � wire r�ck over � b�king sheet. Pl�ce chicken pieces on top of the r�ck. Broil, turning occ�sion�lly until browned in spots �nd cooked through, �bout 8 minutes tot�l.

Simmer for 30 minutes on medium-low he�t or until thick �nd more like � p�ste th�n � s�uce. �dd the c�n of coconut milk �nd stir until very smooth. T�ste �nd correct se�sonings. �dd chicken, stir well, �nd serve over b�sm�ti or c�uliflower rice �nd n��n, if th�t fits into your diet. Top with plenty of chopped cil�ntro.