Chicken Tikka Masala

Tags: #curry #indian #chicken #spicy #dinner Serving: 6 portions Total time: 90 minutes

Tender spiced chicken in a rich, creamy tomato-based curry sauce.

Ingredients

• 900g boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
• 250g Greek yogurt
• 15ml lemon juice
• 10g garam masala
• 5g cumin powder
• 5g coriander powder
• 3g cayenne pepper
• 15g fresh ginger, minced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 30ml vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 400g canned crushed tomatoes
• 200ml heavy cream
• 10g tomato paste
• 5g paprika
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Steps

1. Marinate chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, half the spices, ginger, and garlic for 1 hour
2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
3. Cook marinated chicken until browned and cooked through
4. Remove chicken and set aside
5. Sauté onion in same pan until softened
6. Add remaining spices and cook until fragrant
7. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute
8. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes
9. Stir in cream and cooked chicken
10. Simmer for 10 more minutes until sauce thickens
11. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice

Notes

For authentic flavor, use whole spices and grind them fresh. Adjust spice level to taste.