Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala

This delicious Chicken Tikka Masala is a family favorite, featuring a fragrant blend of spices and creamy sauce that is best enjoyed with rice or naan. Perfect for a cozy dinner!

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 20

Total Time 1 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 5 servings

Equipment

Oven
Baking pan or roasting tray
Bamboo or wooden skewers
large pot

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

3 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces
½ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
8 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup fresh cilantro for garnishing

For the Sauce:

1 cup heavy cream
3 ½ cups tomato sauce
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 ¼ cups water
1 large onion finely chopped
3 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground coriander

Instructions

For Marinating the Chicken:

In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, salt, cumin, garam masala, and paprika. Stir well to ensure the chicken is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.

For Baking the Chicken:

Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Slide the marinated chicken onto the skewers and lay them on the prepared baking tray. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken edges are nicely browned.

For the Sauce:

In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil. Cook the chopped onions, ginger, and garlic until softened, without letting them brown. Mix in the cumin, turmeric, coriander, paprika, chili powder, and garam masala, stirring for around 30 seconds until aromatic.
Stir in the tomato puree, tomato sauce, and water, bringing the mixture to a boil. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes before adding the heavy cream.
Remove the cooked chicken from the skewers and mix it into the sauce. Allow it to simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes. Serve your Chicken Tikka Masala garnished with fresh cilantro, alongside some rice or naan bread for a complete meal.

Keyword Chicken