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Chicken Tikka Masala

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

Medium 20 min prep 40 min cook 60 min total 4 servings 4.7/10
Ready in
60 minutes

Makes 4 servings

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.

Ratings

Expert Rating
4.7
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Final Score
4.7
90% confidence

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Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min
Cook 40 min
  1. Step 1
  2. Step 2
  3. Step 3
  4. Step 4
  5. Step 5
  6. Step 6

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. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 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. 6

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

Nutrition

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

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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