Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine cubed chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
Prepare the sauce: In a large pan or pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Add spices: Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, and chili powder. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Cook the chicken: Grill, bake, or pan-fry the marinated chicken until cooked through and slightly charred. Alternatively, you can add the marinated chicken directly to the sauce and simmer until cooked through.
Combine chicken and sauce: Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and stir to coat evenly. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Add cream and garnish: Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk for a richer flavor. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
Serve: Serve hot with basmati rice or naan bread. Enjoy!
The flavor was good, but the dish was a little too sweet for my taste. I'd reduce the amount of sugar next time.
It was alright. The chicken was a little dry, but the sauce had a good flavor. I might try marinating the chicken longer next time.
A solid Chicken Tikka Masala. The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise, it was delicious. I'll try reducing the sugar next time.
This recipe is a game-changer! The combination of spices is perfect. The creamy sauce is absolutely divine. I can't wait to make it again.
Best Chicken Tikka Masala recipe I've ever tried! The spices were perfect, and the sauce was so creamy and rich. Highly recommend!
