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Chicken Tikka Masala

A British-Indian classic that is rich, aromatic and incredibly satisfying. Marinated chicken pieces in a luscious masala sauce served with rice or naan.

British-Indiandinnerhigh-protein

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Total

45 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

medium

Ingredients(14 items)

  • 🍗Chicken Breast600g
  • 🥛Natural Yoghurt150g
  • 🥫Tinned Tomatoes400g
  • 🥛Double Cream100ml
  • 🧅Onion2
  • 🧄Garlic4 cloves
  • 🫚Fresh Ginger1 inch piece
  • 🌶️Garam Masala2 tbsp
  • 🌶️Cumin1 tsp
  • 🌶️Paprika1 tsp
  • 🟡Turmeric1/2 tsp
  • 🫒Olive Oil2 tbsp
  • 🍚Rice300g
  • 🌿Fresh Coriander(optional)handful

Method

  1. 1

    Dice chicken. Mix with yoghurt, half the garam masala and salt. Marinate 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook rice. Dice onion, garlic and ginger.

  3. 3

    Fry marinated chicken in oil for 5 minutes until charred. Remove.

  4. 4

    Sauté onion, garlic and ginger for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add remaining spices, stir for 30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Add tinned tomatoes, simmer 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Return chicken, add cream, simmer 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    Serve over rice with fresh coriander.