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Chicken Tikka Masala

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Profile Picture of Christopher Moore on RecipeFundBy Christopher Moore

November 10, 2025

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This recipe brings together succulent chicken pieces marinated in a vibrant blend of yogurt and spices, cooked to perfection in a creamy tomato-based sauce. Each bite offers an explosion of flavors, blending the tanginess of yogurt, the warmth of spices, and the richness of cream. Serve it with naan or rice for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

  • 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces - 8.9 tsp
  • 1 cup plain yogurt - 4.2 fl oz
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice - 0.9 inch
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste - 7.2 pt
  • 1 tsp chili powder - 4.3 gal
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder - 5.0 qt
  • 1 tsp cumin powder - 2.2 tsp
  • 1 tsp coriander powder - 5.2 whole
  • Salt to taste - 8.8 whole
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee - 10.4 kg

Cooking Steps

Step 1

In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and salt. Add chicken pieces, coat well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, add butter. Sauté chopped onions until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.

Step 4

Add tomato puree, garam masala, kasuri methi, and sugar. Cook until the mixture thickens.

Step 5

Stir in cream and mix well. Add the cooked chicken pieces to the sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with naan bread or rice.

Step 7

Serve it hot and enjoy!

# Light# Cast Iron# No-Cook# Braised

  • 2 tbsp butter - 3.6 g
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped - 9.6 quarter
  • 1 (14 oz) can tomato puree - 1.7 l
  • 1 tsp garam masala - 8.6 pt
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) - 4.5 dash
  • 1 tsp sugar - 7.4 gal
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream - 7.0 package
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish - 1.3 dash
  • 4 Servings
    Prep Time0h 20m
    Cook Time0h 45m
    Total Time1h 5m

    Reviews (24 Reviews)

    Jane King5

    Absolutely fantastic! The aroma while it was cooking was amazing, and the taste lived up to the expectation. This is going into my regular rotation.

    Victoria Green5

    This recipe is a winner! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the chicken is incredibly tender. My family raved about it!

    Nancy Moore4

    Very good recipe! The chicken was flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I added a bit of garam masala for extra depth of flavor.

    George Black5

    This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the chicken is incredibly tender. My guests were very impressed. Thank you for sharing!

    Fiona Green3

    The flavors were there, but the chicken was a little tough. I think I might have overcooked it slightly. Will try again and adjust the cooking time.

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