If you’re in a rut with chicken dinners, try this easy and flavorful Indian-inspired meal. While it may not be totally authentic, it is surely delicious! For more flavorful chicken, plan for up to 12 hours of marinating time.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Sheet Pan Chicken Tikka Masala with Potatoes and Cauliflower.
1. Info for Sheet Pan Chicken Tikka Masala with Potatoes and Cauliflower
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 660 kcal
2. Ingredients for Sheet Pan Chicken Tikka Masala with Potatoes and Cauliflower
- 1 1/2 lb. chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup whole milk plain yogurt
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 4 1/2 tsp. garam masala (divided)
- 1 tsp. cumin (divided)
- 1/2 tsp. coriander
- 2 tsp. salt (divided)
- Black pepper (to taste, divided)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2-inch knob fresh ginger (peeled)
- 3 Yukon gold potatoes (1 1/2 lb.)
- 3 Tbsp. canola oil (divided)
- 1 lb. cauliflower florets
- garam masala
- cumin
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro
- canola oil
- garam masala
- cumin
- salt
- black pepper
3. Directions:
3.1 Prep
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Cut the chicken into large bite-sized pieces, roughly 2 inches long and 1 inch wide.
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Place the yogurt, tomato paste, marinade spices, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Grate the garlic and ginger into the bowl. Whisk until the ingredients combine into a pink marinade.
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Add the chicken to the marinade. Stir to thoroughly coat each piece. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 12 hours.
3.2 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
3.3 Prep
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Dice the potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with canola oil and season with garam masala, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss until thoroughly coated.
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Arrange the potatoes on the baking sheet.
3.4 Oven
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Roast the potatoes on middle rack of oven for 10 minutes.
3.5 Prep
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Chop the cauliflower into 3/4-inch florets and place in a a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with canola oil and season with garam masala, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss until thoroughly coated.
3.6 Oven
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Open the oven. Transfer the cauliflower to the baking sheet with the potatoes, and roast for 5 minutes.
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Remove the chicken from the fridge. Using tongs or a large fork, transfer the chicken pieces to the center of the baking sheet. Roast the chicken, cauliflower, and potatoes until the chicken is cooked through, the cauliflower is tender, and the potatoes are browned and crispy, 15-20 minutes.
3.7 Check
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Check to see that dish is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.8 Prep
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Finely chop the cilantro.
3.9 Serve
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Plate the chicken, cauliflower, and potatoes. Garnish with the freshly chopped cilantro, and serve.
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