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Chicken Tikka Masala

Another curry recipe that will blow your mind.
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: butter chicken, curry, indian, tikka masala

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 650g boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup full fat Greek yogurt.

Curry

  • 2 small yellow onions
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp kasmiri red chili powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 400ml
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Cut all chicken thighs into 1-2 inch pieces, mince garlic and ginger.
  • Add chicken into a bowl along with the rest of your marinade ingredients. Allow it to marinate at least 30 minutes.
  • Sear the chicken in a high heat pan with 1 tbsp of oil for 2 minutes each side and remove.
  • Dice up your onions and cook in the same pan for 2 minutes. Add minced ginger and garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
  • Add the seasonings (cumin, garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder) cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add 1 can crushed tomatoes and simmer 3 minutes.
  • Add heavy cream, and seared chicken then allow it to simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. If the consistency is too thick, add water, and if it's too thin just simmer longer.
  • Top with cilantro and I like to eat it with rice and garlic naan which I will link a recipe for under this recipe card.