How to Make Chicken Tikka Masala
- Marinate chicken with yogurt, spices, lemon juice, and oil. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan-fry the marinated chicken until charred and cooked through. Set aside.
- In a pan, heat butter and oil. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until fragrant.
- Add tomato puree, coriander powder, paprika, and salt. Cook until oil separates.
- Mix in cream, garam masala, and crushed kasuri methi.
- Add the grilled chicken to the gravy and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander.
- Serve hot with naan, paratha, or basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Grilled chicken chunks simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-cream gravy—this Chicken Tikka Masala is a global favorite for a reason!
Cook Time
45 mins
Servings
4
Allergen
Dairy
Nutrition Values
Energy
540 Cal
Protein
36 g
Fat
32 g
Carbs
24 g
How to Make Chicken Tikka Masala
- Marinate chicken with yogurt, spices, lemon juice, and oil. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan-fry the marinated chicken until charred and cooked through. Set aside
- In a pan, heat butter and oil. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until fragrant.
- Add tomato puree, coriander powder, paprika, and salt. Cook until oil separates.
- Mix in cream, garam masala, and crushed kasuri methi.
- Add the grilled chicken to the gravy and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander.
- Serve hot with naan, paratha, or basmati rice.
Ingredients of Chicken Tikka Masala
For Chicken Tikka:
- 400g boneless chicken (thigh or breast), cubed
- ½ cup thick yogurt
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp oil
For Masala Gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 medium tomatoes, pureed
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp paprika or Kashmiri chilli powder
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cream
- ½ tsp garam masala
- Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) – crushed
- Fresh coriander – for garnish