Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and red chili powder. Add the chicken pieces and mix well. Ensure the chicken is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C). Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers or arrange on a baking sheet. Grill or bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred. If baking, flip the chicken halfway through.
Prepare the Sauce: While the chicken is grilling, heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Add Spices and Tomato Paste: Stir in turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and red chili powder. Cook for 1 minute, then add tomato paste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
Simmer the Sauce: Pour in crushed tomatoes and water or chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add the grilled chicken pieces to the sauce. Stir gently to coat the chicken with the sauce. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Finish and Serve: Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk for added richness. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot with naan bread or basmati rice. Enjoy!
Very flavorful dish! I used a cast-iron skillet to 'grill' the chicken, and it worked perfectly. The spices were well-balanced.
Absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. My family loved it. Will definitely make this again!
Best Chicken Tikka Masala I've ever made! The creamy sauce and perfectly cooked chicken make this a winner. Thanks for sharing!
Great recipe! I made it for a dinner party, and everyone loved it. The aroma while it was cooking was incredible!
The recipe was a little confusing. I struggled with the chicken part. The sauce was okay but not great.
