Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 28 oz boneless chicken thighs (skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces); 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon ginger (fresh, crushed or minced); 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili (or 1/2 teaspoon ground red chili powder); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola oil); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 small onions (or 1 large onion, finely diced); 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic (finely grated); 1 tablespoon ginger (finely grated); 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 14 ounces tomato puree (tomato sauce/Passata); 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili (optional for colour and flavour); 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to your taste preference); 1 1/4 cups heavy ( or thickened cream, use evaporated milk for lower calories); 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/4 cup water (if needed); 4 tablespoons cilantro (fresh coriander to garnish)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Chicken Tikka Masala is creamy and easy to make right at home, in one pan with simple ingredients! Full of incredible flavours, it rivals any Indian restaurant! Aromatic golden chicken pieces in an incredible creamy curry sauce.

Updated at: Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:47:03 GMT