Chicken Tikka Masala
A rich and creamy Indian classic made with grilled chicken simmered in a spiced tomato sauce. One of the most popular Indian dishes worldwide, perfect with basmati rice or naan.
Cooking time
50 minutesActive Сooking Time
35 minutesDifficulty
MediumProducts for the recipe
Step by Step Recipe
In a bowl, mix chicken with yogurt and half of the tikka masala spice mix. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan and cook the marinated chicken until lightly charred and almost cooked through. Set aside.
In the same pan, cook chopped onion until soft and golden.
Add ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
Add tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add remaining spices and cooked chicken. Stir well.
Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 5–7 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Garnish with cilantro and serve with basmati rice or naan.
Ingredients
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Chicken breast or thighs
1.5 lb
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Yogurt
1/2 cup
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Tikka masala spice mix
2 tbsp
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Vegetable oil
2 tbsp
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Onion, chopped
1 medium
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Garlic & ginger paste
1 tbsp
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Tomato paste
2 tbsp
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Crushed tomatoes
1 cup
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Heavy cream
1/2 cup
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Salt
to taste
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Fresh cilantro
for garnish
