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Chicken Tikka Macaroni Recipe

A flavorful chicken tikka macaroni made with homemade tikka masala, yogurt-marinated chicken, vegetables, sauces, and elbow macaroni.

Preparation
10-15 minutes
Cooking
20-25 minutes
Servings
3-4
Chicken Tikka Macaroni

Ingredients

TIKKA MASALA

  • black peppercorns — 1 tsp
  • cloves — 1 tsp
  • cumin seeds — 1 tbsp
  • coriander powder — 1 tbsp
  • black cardamoms — 3
  • green cardamoms — 2
  • cinnamon sticks — 3–4 (1 inch)
  • red chili powder — 1 tbsp
  • salt — 1 tbsp
  • turmeric powder — ½ tbsp
  • paprika powder — ½ tsp
  • orange food color — A pinch

CHICKEN

  • boneless chicken — 1 kg (cube-cut)
  • oil — 1 tbsp (for marination)
  • tikka masala — 3 tbsp
  • yogurt — 1 cup
  • oil — 2 tbsp (for cooking)

PASTA

  • elbow macaroni — 2 cups
  • Water (as required (for boiling))
  • oil — 1 tbsp (for boiling)
  • salt — A pinch (for boiling)
  • green capsicum — 1 cup (cube-cut)
  • cabbage — 1 cup (cube-cut)
  • red capsicum — ½ cup (cube-cut)
  • carrots — 1 cup (cube-cut)
  • oil — 2 tbsp (for cooking)
  • black pepper powder — 1 tsp
  • Salt (to taste)
  • chili garlic sauce — 1 cup
  • soy sauce — 2 tbsp
  • oyster sauce — 2 tbsp
  • Worcestershire sauce — 2 tbsp
  • chili sauce — 2 tbsp
  • oregano — 1 tbsp
  • Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Directions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Tikka Masala

    Add cumin seeds, coriander powder, black cardamom, green cardamom, cinnamon sticks, cloves, red chili powder, salt, turmeric powder, black peppercorns, paprika powder and orange food color to a blender. Blend well. Your tikka masala is ready.

  2. Step 2: Prepare the Chicken

    In a bowl, add chicken, oil, tikka masala and yogurt. Mix well and marinate for 15–20 minutes. Heat oil in a pan and add the marinated chicken. Cook for about 6–8 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked. Set aside.

  3. Step 3: Prepare the Macaroni

    Boil water in a pot. Add oil, salt and macaroni. Boil until the macaroni is about 80% cooked. Strain under cold water and set aside. Heat oil in a wok and add carrots. Cook for 1–2 minutes. Add green capsicum, cabbage and red capsicum. Cook on high flame for about 2 minutes. Add black pepper powder, salt, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili sauce and oregano. Mix well. Add the boiled macaroni, mix well and cook on low flame for 1–2 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.

  4. Step 4: Assemble

    Serve the prepared pasta with the cooked chicken tikka to make Chicken Tikka Macaroni.