Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala is one of the most popular dishes in the United Kingdom and for good reason. This flavorful dish made with grilled marinated chicken pieces in a delicious, spiced curry sauce is by far one of the best ways to introduce yourself and friends to Indian cuisine.

How to make Chicken Tikka Masala

To prepare this dish, first marinate the chicken in a mixture of yogurt and spices, then grilled until it is slightly charred.

One of the highlights of this dish is the masala sauce, which is a rich and creamy tomato sauce that is packed with flavor thanks to the addition of various spices. The sauce complements the grilled chicken perfectly.

To prepare the sauce, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chopped onion for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in spices and cook for a few seconds. Add tomato puree, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Add water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, then stir in cream and grilled chicken. Cook for 5-8 more minutes. Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro.

For the best experience, I highly recommend to serve Chicken Tikka Masala with basmati rice and Naan. This dish is a great option for lunch or dinner, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Give it a try and savor the delicious flavors of this classic Indian dish! If you try it out, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram. Would love to see how it turns out for you. Enjoy!

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Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

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Chicken Tikka Masala is one of the most popular dishes in United Kingdom and for good reason. This flavorful dish made with grilled marinated chicken pieces in a delicious spiced curry sauce is by far one of the best ways to introduce yourself and friends to Indian cuisine.
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken

  • 1 ¾ pounds (800g) boneless , skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5g) salt
  • 3/4 cup (180g) plain yogurt
  • 6 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 inch (3cm) fresh ginger , finely grated
  • 2 tsp (4g) garam masala
  • 1 tsp (3g) ground cumin
  • 1 tsp (3g) turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp (3g) red chili powder
  • 1 tsp (3g) paprika
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) oil

For the sauce

  • 3 tbsp (45ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion , chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 inch (3cm) fresh ginger , finely grated
  • 1 ½ tsp (3g) garam masala
  • 1 ½ tsp (4g) ground cumin
  • 1 tsp (3g) turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp (2g) ground coriander
  • 1 tsp (3g) red chili powder
  • 1 ½ tsp (4g) paprika
  • 28 oz (800g) tomato puree
  • 1 ½ tsp (7g) salt
  • 1 cup (240g) cream
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) water
  • Fresh cilantro

For serving

  • Naan bread
  • Basmati Rice

Instructions
 

Prepare chicken marinade.

  • Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add lemon juice and salt and stir to combine. Add yogurt, garlic, ginger ,all the remaining spices and oil and stir to combine.  Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat grill to 425F (220C). Arrange the chicken pieces onto a rack that is placed over a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Grill for 10-15 minutes until chicken starts to blacken in spots.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and set aside until ready to add it in the sauce.

Prepare the sauce.

  • Heat oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add chopped onion and cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic and ginger and cook for about 1 minute more until fragrant. Add garam masala, ground cumin, turmeric and coriander and cook a few seconds more until fragrant, while stirring continuously.
  • Add tomato puree, chili powder, paprika and salt. Stir to combine. Add water and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 -20 minutes.
  • Stir in cream, add grilled chicken and cook for 5-8 minutes more to allow chicken to cook through.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over basmati rice and/or Naan. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 6Calories: 572kcalCarbohydrates: 27.4gProtein: 45.3gFat: 31.8gSaturated Fat: 10.3gCholesterol: 151mgSugar: 13.3g
Calories: 572kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chicken dishes, chicken tikka, chicken tikka masala, curry, tikka masala, tomato curry sauce

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  1. marie Author says:

    Chicken tikka masala is creamy and easy to make right at home in one pan with simple ingredients.

  2. mary anderson Author says:

    eventually, i got some time to view some of your recipes i have tried some of your main course and dessert recipes and it turn out to be so great we rarely go out for dinner thanks to you and i really need a handy book of your recipes please let me know if its available thanks 🙂

  3. Anne Watson Author says:

    I made this for dinner tonight it was absolutely delicious! very easy to make! My daughter definitely wants me to keep the recipe and make again!!

  4. Hema Author says:

    Thanks For Sharing this Amazing Recipe. My Family Loved It. I will be sharing this Recipe with my Friends. Hope They will like it.

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