Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala

Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala

4.8(4721)

You’ve been itching for a change recently. You know, something to spice things up and throw a spanner into the monotony of routine. Enter: chicken tikka masala. Sure, it might take two days to throw together, but when you pair it with some fluffy steamed rice or buttery, garlic naan, it’s well worth the wait. Don’t believe us? Try it yourself!

Cook Time
22 minutes
Total Time
1 hr 42 min
Yield
5 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup plain yogurt (125 g)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons paprika

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 3 ½ cups tomato sauce (800 g)
  • 1 ¼ cups water (300 mL)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (250 mL)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro (10 g), for garnish
  • cooked rice, for serving
  • naan bread, for serving

Special Equipment

  • Bamboo or wooden skewer

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 501
  • Fat 33g
  • Carbs 22g
  • Fiber 4g
  • Sugar 12g
  • Protein 35g

How to Make It

1. Step
Slice the chicken into bite-sized chunks. Combine the cubed chicken with the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, salt, cumin, garam masala, and paprika and stir until well-coated.
2. Step
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
3. Step
Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). Line a high-sided baking pan or roasting tray with parchment paper.
4. Step
Place the marinated chicken pieces on bamboo or wooden skewers, then set them over the prepared baking pan, making sure there is space underneath the chicken to help distribute the heat more evenly. Bake for about 15 minutes, until slightly dark brown on the edges.
5. Step
Make the sauce: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté the onions, ginger, and garlic until tender but not browned. Add the cumin, turmeric, coriander, paprika, chili powder, and garam masala and stir constantly for about 30 seconds, until the spices are fragrant. Stir in the tomato puree, tomato sauce, and 1 ¼ cups of water, then bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes. Pour in the cream.
6. Step
Remove the chicken from the skewers and add to the sauce, cooking for another 1-2 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice or alongside naan bread.
7. Step
Enjoy!

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