🔥 Spicy Ghost Pepper Chicken Tikka Masala
🍽 Servings: 4 | ⏱ Prep Time: 30 min | 🍳 Cook Time: 40 min
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1 ½ lbs (700g) boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks 🍗
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 🥣
- 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
- 2 tsp garam masala 🌿
- 1 tsp cumin 🌱
- 1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
- ½ tsp turmeric 🟡
- ½ tsp salt 🧂
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 🧄
- 1 tsp Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce 🔥 (adjust to heat preference)
🍛 For the Masala Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter or oil 🧈
- 1 large onion, finely chopped 🧅
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated 🌿
- 1 tbsp tomato paste 🍅
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes 🍅
- 1 tsp cumin 🌱
- 1 tsp coriander 🌿
- 1 tsp garam masala 🍛
- ½ tsp turmeric 🟡
- ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk 🥥
- 1 tsp Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce 🔥 (optional for extra heat)
- Salt to taste 🧂
- Fresh cilantro for garnish 🌿
🍽️ To Serve:
- Steamed basmati rice 🍚
- Naan bread 🫓
👨🍳 Directions
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken:
- In a large bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, spices, garlic-ginger paste, and Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce 🔥.
- Add chicken chunks, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat 🍳.
- Cook chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes per side until slightly charred and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Masala Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add butter/oil and sauté onions until golden brown. 🧅
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and tomato paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. 🍅🧄
- Add crushed tomatoes, spices, and Mad Dog 357 Hot Sauce 🔥, simmering for 10 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir until smooth. Add salt to taste. 🥥🧂
4️⃣ Combine & Serve:
- Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. 🍗🍛
- Garnish with fresh cilantro. 🌿
- Serve hot with steamed rice and naan bread. 🍚🫓
🔥 Warning: Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce is extremely hot—use cautiously! 🌶️🔥 Adjust the heat level based on your spice tolerance.
💥 Enjoy your bold, fiery Chicken Tikka Masala! Let me know how it turns out! 🍛🔥😋