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!
Very flavorful and easy to make. I added a little bit of yogurt at the end for extra creaminess. The family loved it.
Not great. The sauce was too thin, and the chicken was overcooked. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
The flavor was good, but it needed more salt. The chicken could have been a bit more tender. I might adjust the cooking time next time.
This is the best Chicken Tikka Masala recipe I've ever made! The flavor is phenomenal. The whole family loved it, including the picky eaters!
Absolutely fantastic! The sauce was incredibly creamy and flavorful. The chicken was perfectly tender. This is a new family favorite!
