Dinner · 45 min

Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 500g boneless chicken thighs, diced; 100g plain yogurt; 2 tsp garam masala, divided; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 400g crushed tomatoes; 100ml cream; Salt to taste

Smoky, spiced chicken in a rich, gently creamy tomato gravy.

#spicy
#indian
#chicken
#warm
#protein
#hearty

Ingredients

•500g boneless chicken thighs, diced
•100g plain yogurt
•2 tsp garam masala, divided
•1 tsp ground cumin
•1 tsp paprika
•1 tbsp vegetable oil
•1 onion, finely chopped
•2 garlic cloves, minced
•1 tbsp grated ginger
•400g crushed tomatoes
•100ml cream
•Salt to taste

Method

1
Combine the chicken, yogurt, 1 tsp garam masala and a pinch of salt. Leave in the fridge while preparing the remaining ingredients.
2
Heat the oil in a deep pan. Lift the chicken from the marinade and brown in batches; transfer to a plate.
3
Soften the onion in the same pan for 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika and the remaining garam masala; stir for 1 minute.
4
Add tomatoes and the chicken. Simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the thickest chicken pieces reach 74°C.
5
Stir in the cream, heat gently and taste for seasoning. Serve with cooked rice or flatbread.