Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: British, Indian
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts (chopped into bite-size chunks (approx 520g/1.1lbs)); 120 ml (1/2 cup) Greek yogurt ( or thick natural yogurt (full-fat)); 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced); 1 tbsp minced ginger; juice of half a lemon; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp mild chilli powder ( or hot if you like it spicy); 1 pinch of cinnamon; ½ tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil ((for brushing onto the chicken before grilling)); 1 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado, vegetable or rapeseed); 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 onion (finely chopped); 3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced); 2 tsp minced ginger; 1 tsp garam masala; 2 tsp ground coriander; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; ½ tsp cinnamon; 2 tbsp tomato puree (paste for US); 1 red bell pepper ( de-seeded and sliced); 400 g (14 oz) tin chopped tomatoes; 120 ml (1/2 cup) water; 180 ml (3/4 cup) double/heavy cream; 3 tbsp ground almonds

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

Chicken Tikka Masala - tender chunks of marinated chargrilled chicken in a creamy mild sauce with garlic, ginger and spices. Kids and adults alike love this dish.

Updated at: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:04:40 GMT