Chicken Tikka Masala
Ingredients
- • 680 g boneless chicken thighs
- • 120 ml plain yogurt
- • 30 ml lemon juice
- • 6 cloves garlic
- • 15 g fresh ginger
- • 15 ml garam masala
- • 10 ml ground cumin
- • 10 ml paprika
- • 2.5 ml cayenne pepper
- • 30 ml vegetable oil
- • 30 g butter
- • 150 g onion
- • 240 ml tomato sauce
- • 240 ml heavy cream
- • 5 ml sugar
- • 10 ml salt
- • 15 g fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, grated ginger, 2 tsp garam masala, cumin, paprika, cayenne, and 1 tsp salt. Add chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook in batches until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Set aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add tomato sauce, remaining 1 tsp garam masala, and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.
- 7
Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened. Season with remaining salt to taste.
- 8
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with basmati rice or naan bread.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition data is approximate and derived from OpenFoodFacts.org. Values may vary based on ingredients, brands, and preparation methods. Not intended as dietary or medical advice.
Chef's Note
"This restaurant-style Chicken Tikka Masala brings the warmth of Indian spices to your kitchen with a perfectly balanced creamy tomato sauce. Don't be intimidated by the spice list - each one builds layers of incredible flavor that'll have everyone asking for seconds!"
