Description
Chicken Tikka Masala is an iconic Indian dish made with tender pieces of chicken (tikka) simmered in a creamy masala-spiced sauce, delivering a burst of rich, complex flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken, cut into pieces
- 200 ml Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2-3 fresh tomatoes (or 1 can of chopped tomatoes)
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds
- Olive oil
- Fresh coriander (cilantro)
- 1 tbsp green curry powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp sugar
- Salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix 100 ml Greek yogurt with half of the spices, the tomato paste, and 1 tsp sugar.
- Coat the chicken pieces well in this mixture and let them marinate.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Drain the chicken from its marinade (reserve the marinade), then brown the pieces for about 5 minutes on each side until nicely grilled. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pan, over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add the finely sliced onion and sauté for about 10 minutes, until soft and golden.
- Stir in the chopped garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, remaining spices, salt, and a small splash of water if needed. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the reserved marinade and the ground almonds, then return the browned chicken to the pan. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Add the remaining yogurt to thicken the sauce, sprinkle in a generous tablespoon of chopped fresh coriander, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Let cook uncovered over low heat for 5–10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the chicken tikka masala hot, ideally with saffron pilaf rice or fluffy basmati rice.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: main dish
- Cuisine: indian cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal