Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder ((not cayenne pepper)); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic; 1 & 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (, cut into small bite-sized pieces); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large sweet onion (, finely diced); 2 teaspoons grated ginger; 2 cloves garlic (, finely minced); 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 8 ounce can tomato sauce ( (unseasoned)); 1 & 1/4 cups heavy cream; 1/4 cup 1/4 cup water (, only if needed); chopped cilantro (, for garnish); naan bread; cooked basmati rice

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

The best homemade Chicken Tikka Masala recipe like you get at your favorite Indian restaurant! With tender, juicy pieces of charred chicken, swimming in an unbelievable luscious, flavor-packed creamy tomato sauce.

Updated at: Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:06:47 GMT