Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Tender chicken simmered in a spiced tomato sauce, served with rice.
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic paste, and ginger paste. Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 2
- 3
Make the Sauce
In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Stir in the pureed tomatoes, coconut milk, chili powder, and sugar. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- 4
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Add the grilled chicken pieces to the sauce. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for another 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- 5
Serve
Garnish the chicken tikka masala with chopped cilantro and serve with cooked rice.
