Ingredients:
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Half a kilo of boneless chicken breasts
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] 2 white onions
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] 1 tablespoon of garlic
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] 1 tablespoon of ginger
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] 1 teaspoon of chilli powder
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Half a teaspoon of turmeric
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] 150 ml of single cream
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] 1.5 tablespoon of chicken tikka masala powder (can be found in most Asian grocers)
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] 400g of linguine
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Salt
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Pepper
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] 150ml full-fat milk
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Grated mozzarella
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Grated cheddar cheese
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] 20g butter
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Ground garam masala
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] 2 green chillis
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Coriander (optional for garnish)
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Mango pickle oil (optional)
- [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds
Method:
- Take the chicken breasts and cut into small bite sized pieces
- Take the pieces and soak it in water – this creates a brine
- Take the tablespoon of cumin seeds and roast in fry pan for 30 seconds – do not add oil until after as the flavour comes out prior to adding the olive oil
- Chop your two small onion, then add in
- Sautee the onions until light brown
- Chop your green chillis and add in the fry pan
- Add in the spices: chilli powder, turmeric chicken tikka masala powder
- Let it sit and stir for a couple minutes
- Take it chicken and drain, then add into the frypan
- Let the chicken cook until white on the outside
- Add in single cream and full-fat milk
- Add 500ml of water
- Let that simmer for
- minutes on low heat
- Add in grated mozzarella and cheddar and mix in
- Let it keep simmering on low
- While the sauce and chicken is still cooking, start to prepare your pasta
- Cook your linguine – add in olive oil to avoid pasta sticking to the pot
- Once pasta is ready, add in your sauce
- Garnish with more grated cheese
- Garnish with coriander and mango pickle oil if you prefer