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Chicken Tikka Masala

Britain's beloved curry house classic made at home with charred tikka and spiced masala gravy.

Level Medium Prep 20 min Cook 40 min Servings 4 Score 4.7/10
Ready in
60 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 20m
Cook 40m
Level Medium

About this recipe

Britain's beloved curry house classic made at home with charred tikka and spiced masala gravy.

Tender yogurt-marinated chicken in a rich tomato-cream curry sauce.

Ingredients

Marinade

Masala Sauce

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grill Pan or Skillet
  • Large Frying Pan
  • Spatula
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Instructions

  1. Mix the yogurt, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, and salt. Coat the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.

  2. Grill or pan-sear the marinated chicken until lightly charred but not fully cooked. Set aside.

  3. Heat butter and oil in a large pan. Sauté the chopped onion until golden brown.

  4. Add the remaining ginger-garlic paste and tomato puree. Cook until the sauce thickens and the oil begins to separate.

  5. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the grilled chicken and cook for another 10–15 minutes until fully cooked.

  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with basmati rice or naan.

Nutrition

Calories 560
Protein 39gg
Carbs 14gg
Fat 37gg
Fiber 2gg
Sugar 6gg
Sodium 720mgmg
Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min
Cook 40 min
Total 60 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 4.7 /10
Expert 4.7 95% conf.

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Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen Lab

Verdict

Restaurant-style tikka masala with balanced spice and creamy tomato gravy.

Overview

Tender yogurt-marinated chicken in a rich tomato-cream curry sauce.

Verdict

Restaurant-style tikka masala with balanced spice and creamy tomato gravy.

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Britain's beloved curry house classic made at home with charred tikka and spiced masala gravy.

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