Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 10-12 thighs); 4 teaspoons curry powder, divided; 3 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/2 cup full-fat thick Greek-style yogurt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and grated; 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger; 2 (14-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Optional: chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:40min

This easy Chicken Tikka Masala recipe is made with 10 simple ingredients with a rich creamy tomato sauce and tender flavorful chicken. The combination of spices in the yogurt marinade and the creaminess of the sauce creates an amazing depth of flavor in this popular balanced dish. Serve with rice or naan bread to soak up every bit of the amazing hard to resist tikka masala sauce.

Updated at: Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:24:53 GMT