Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Served with basamati rice and garlic naan, curry spices, onion, tomato, cream
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken breast with yogurt, salt, and a teaspoon each of cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Stir in the tomato puree and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 4
Add Cream and Spices
Lower the heat and add the heavy cream to the sauce along with the remaining spices (cumin, coriander, garam masala). Stir well to combine.
- 5
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt to taste.
- 6
- 7
Serve
Serve the chicken tikka masala hot with basmati rice and garlic naan on the side.
