Chicken Tikka Masala

Grilled spiced chicken tikka pieces in a creamy, aromatic masala sauce. One of the most popular Indian dishes worldwide.

Prep
45 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
Indian
Chicken Tikka Masala - Dinner recipe

Ingredients

  • • 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed
  • • 1 cup yogurt
  • • 2 tablespoons tikka masala paste
  • • 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
  • • 1 cup heavy cream
  • • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • • 1 large onion, diced
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • • Fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mix yogurt with tikka masala paste. Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours.
  2. Step 2: Thread chicken onto skewers and grill until charred and cooked.
  3. Step 3: Heat oil in a pan. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add garam masala, cumin, and coriander. Cook 1 minute.
  5. Step 5: Add tomato sauce and simmer 10 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Stir in cream and grilled chicken. Simmer 10 more minutes.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice or naan.