Chicken Tikka Masala

4.91 from 22 votes

After marinating your chicken in Indian spices it takes less than 30 minutes to cook this quick and easy but thoroughly delicious Indian Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe adapted from Food.com.

Prep Time3

Cook Time20

Total Time3 20

Course: Chicken and Poultry

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: servings

Calories: 419kcal

Author: Sarah

Ingredients

To marinate the chicken:

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (900g, cut into bite-sized chunks)
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons turmeric powder
1 ½ teaspoons annatto powder (optional)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ginger (minced)

To cook the chicken & make the sauce:

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons butter (divided)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons turmeric powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
14 oz. tomato sauce (400g)
3/4 cup heavy cream (180 ml)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions

Thoroughly combine the chicken with all the marinade ingredients and allow to marinate for 2-3 hours. Remove the chicken from the marinade.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Sear the chicken on all sides. Meanwhile, in another large skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat, and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
Add the garam masala, ground coriander, turmeric, cumin, paprika, and salt. Cook for another minute. Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Bring the heat down, and when the sauce is no longer bubbling, stir in the cream. Cook over medium low heat, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
When the chicken is browned, add it to the sauce. Allow everything to simmer for 5-8 minutes. Stir in the cilantro (if using) and serve with basmati rice.

Nutrition

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