Chicken Tikka Masala Tacos with Cilantro Chutney
/Ladies and gentlemen, I have made for you some seriously delicious tacos! I wish I made enough to ship out tacos via FedEx to each and every one of you, but alas, you will just have to make some yourselves!
I made these tacos with the spice kit of a very lovely blogger, Sonia Soni from Life is a Recipe, who I met on Instagram. She shipped out the spice kit for me to play with and this is what I came up with - absolute yummimess!
Imagine your favorite chicken tikka masala flavors (thanks Sonia!) over warmed tortillas with the best cilantro chutney and pickled red onions you've ever tasted. Yep, that's what this recipe has to offer.
So who's going to make this one for Taco Tuesday?!
Chicken Tikka Masala Tacos with Cilantro Chutney
Hands-on Time: 35 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour, 35 Minutes
Serves: 4-6
Adapted from Sonia Soni’s recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala
Ingredients
1 cup whole Greek Yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp Life is Recipe's Tikka Masala Kit Part 1
2.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
5-10 birdseye chilies, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium serrano peppers, finely chopped
3 roma tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp Life is a Recipe's Tikka Masala Kit Part 2
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Chutney
3/4 cup green onions, roughly chopped
2 serrano peppers, roughly chopped
2 tbsp ginger, peeled, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 small bunch cilantro leaves
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
To Serve
8-12 corn & wheat blended tortillas
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
1/3 cup green onions, chopped
1/3 cup cilantro, Chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions
In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp of Tikka Masala Part 1. Stir in chicken and birdseye chilies if using. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for one hour.
Preheat oven to 350F. Add chicken and marinade to a foil lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and cut into 3/4-inch pieces. Keep warm.
Meanwhile, bring apple cider vinegar, sugar, and 1 tsp salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve. Stir in red onions and remove to heat. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and serranos and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in Tikka Masala Part 2, heavy whipping cream, and baked chicken, and simmer, uncovered, for for 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors are well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste and remove from heat.
Add all of the chutney ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Warm the tortillas in a microwave covered with a wet paper towel or in a pre-heated oven covered with foil until warmed through.
Serve tortillas on plates and top with chicken tikka masala mixture. Garnish with chutney, yogurt, pickled red onions, green onions, and cilantro. Squeeze over lime wedges and serve immediately!
If you loved this recipe, you will love my recipes for Mushroom Tacos with Fried Eggs, Spicy Chicken Tacos, and Potato, Chorizo, and Green Chili Tacos!
