Chicken Tikka Masala is a classic dish from Indian cuisine, and that's for a good reason. First, the chicken is marinated in the famous yogurt marinade. Then, baked and stewed in a delicious curry is full of flavor with a creamy sauce. The flavors soak into the chicken, and that makes it irresistibly delicious. And while the list of ingredients is extensive, they are all very easy to get!
Chicken Tikka Masala
One of the tastiest dishes from Indian cuisine that I know is Chicken Tikka Masala.
It's not even an authentic Indian recipe, but a British Indian recipe. We often think curries are part of Indian cuisine, but they're a British addition. But that's what makes this recipe so delicious.
Not only do I enjoy the flavors. The enjoyment starts with preparation. All the smells that are released. The whole house smells wonderful. And when the dish is finally on the table, it lives up to all expectations. A homemade Tikka Masala without packets and bags with delicious chicken and a curry of cream, no ready-made sauce can compete with that.
Serve the Tikka Masala with Rice, spicy cucumber salad, and Garlic Naan bread.
My Tikka Masala dish is an adaptation of the recipe from Jamie Oliver.
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Ingredients
Tikka Masala Marinade
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and squeezed
- 3 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated finely
- 2 red chili pepper, deseeded and sliced finely
- 1½ teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon paprika powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin, ground
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander, ground
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- ⅞ cup Greek yogurt, or full
Chicken Tikka masala
- 2 pound chicken breasts, cut each chicken breast cut into six pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 onions, sliced finely
- 1 oz. tomato paste
- 1 oz. cashew nuts, grounded
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 lime juice
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Instructions
Tikka Masala Marinade
- Mix ginger, garlic, pepper, mustard, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, and garam masala in a bowl.6 cloves garlic, 3 inch fresh ginger, 2 red chili pepper, 1½ teaspoon dry mustard, 1 tablespoon paprika powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 2 tablespoons garam masala
- Mix the spices well and put half of this mixture into a large bowl.
Marinate
- Pour the yogurt into the large bowl and mix well with the spices to get a marinade.⅞ cup Greek yogurt
- Place the chicken with the yogurt marinade and mix so that everything is well coated, and leave for half an hour to marinate in the fridge.2 pound chicken breasts
Chicken Tikka masala
- Melt the butter in a pan and add the onions and the other half of the spice mixture.1 tablespoon butter, 2 onions
- Fry for 5 minutes on low heat, and then add the chicken.
- Bake the chicken for about 10 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the tomato paste, fry for 2 minutes, and then pour in the water, salt, and ground cashews.1 oz. tomato paste, 1 oz. cashew nuts, 2 cups water, ½ teaspoon salt
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add the cream and garam masala.1 tablespoon garam masala, ½ cup heavy cream
- Season to taste with the lime juice.1 lime juice
Notes
- Marinating: The chicken can be marinated in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Add chicken and marinate it in a freezer box or bag. When defrosting, the chicken will marinate (let it thaw in the fridge)
- Refrigerator: Keep the Tikka Masala covered in the fridge for three days.
- Freezer: Store the Indian Chicken Curry in the freezer for up to three months. Then, let it thaw in the refrigerator.
- Reheat: Reheat the curry in the microwave or place it in a saucepan with a little extra water and reheat over medium heat.
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Amanda Marie says
This was easy! And smelled so good! It was even better than the Indian restaurant near me.
Jessica Formicola says
I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this tikka masala looks amazing! I can't wait to add it to our dinner lineup soon!
Sunrita says
You have captured the essence of the recipe beautifully. Being Indian it gets hard to explain the history behind the recipe and you have so nicely narrated it all.
Liz says
Tikka Masala is one of my fave dishes but I never knew how it was made. Thanks for a great recipe!
Natalie says
My family loves tikka. It's a classic. Love your recipe. Honestly can't wait to give it a try. Looks so delicious!
Leslie says
This is a long list of ingredients, but this recipe isn't intimidating! All those ingredients just means LOTS of flavor!