Our sheet-pan tikka masala is a fun way to enjoy a classic
Indian dish, chicken tikka masala, at home in a slightly new (and easier!) way. Here, we take whole pieces of chicken and pair it with crispy roasted potatoes and a masala sauce. It’s a foolproof way to get a whole dinner on the table using just a sheet pan.
Two components make up a classic chicken tikka masala. Chicken tikka refers to the yogurt-marinated chicken that is roasted in the oven. This part is so flavorful on its own, you could really enjoy the dish without the sauce, but of course the masala is where it’s at! A richly spiced tomato cream sauce pairs so well with both the chicken and potatoes in this dish.
Homemade tikka sauce is truly delicious, but if you want a little more downtime while the chicken roasts in the oven, purchase store-bought which can be found in a jar—there are so many good brands out there. A 12- or 15-ounce jar should be just enough. Warm it on the stovetop before spooning it over the dish.
Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!
Our sheet-pan tikka masala is a fun way to enjoy a classic
Indian dish, chicken tikka masala, at home in a slightly new (and easier!) way. Here, we take whole pieces of chicken and pair it with crispy roasted potatoes and a masala sauce. It’s a foolproof way to get a whole dinner on the table using just a sheet pan.
Two components make up a classic chicken tikka masala. Chicken tikka refers to the yogurt-marinated chicken that is roasted in the oven. This part is so flavorful on its own, you could really enjoy the dish without the sauce, but of course the masala is where it’s at! A richly spiced tomato cream sauce pairs so well with both the chicken and potatoes in this dish.
Homemade tikka sauce is truly delicious, but if you want a little more downtime while the chicken roasts in the oven, purchase store-bought which can be found in a jar—there are so many good brands out there. A 12- or 15-ounce jar should be just enough. Warm it on the stovetop before spooning it over the dish.
Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!
- Yields:
-
4
serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 10 mins
- Total Time:
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 1010
Directions
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Pickled Onions
In a medium bowl, toss onion, lime juice, and a few large pinches of salt until combined. Let sit until ready to use.
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Chicken & Potatoes
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, paprika, garam masala, turmeric, and 1 tablespoon salt. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate at room temperature at least 15 minutes, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours.
- Step 2Meanwhile, on a large baking sheet, toss potatoes with oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes.
- Step 3Carefully nestle chicken onto baking sheet. Continue to roast, tossing potatoes halfway through, until chicken is golden brown and cooked through and potatoes are tender and crisp, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Step 1
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Sauce & Assembly
- Step 1In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add chile, ginger, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, garam masala, and turmeric and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- Step 2Stir in tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cream; season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3Using an immersion blender, blend sauce until smooth (or transfer sauce to a standard blender and blend until smooth), about 1 minute. Keep sauce warm.
- Step 4Spoon some sauce over chicken right out of the oven. Top with pickled onions, chiles, and cilantro. Serve with remaining sauce alongside.
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