Chicken Tikka Masala

This creamy chicken tikka masala is the best way to satisfy those takeaway cravings without having to order anything! It's an indulgent (but not unhealthy!) curry that is not too hot but you can easily spice it up too! That makes it perfect for your next family curry night.

Course chicken, Main Course

Cuisine Anglo Indian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 505kcal

Author Corina Blum

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Tikka Marinade

½ lemon juiced
2 tablespoon natural yogurt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
3 garlic cloves crushed
1 tablespoon root ginger grated
pinch salt
600 g chicken (ideally thighs) diced into 2cm cubes

Ingredients for the Curry

1 tablespoon cooking oil vegetable or coconut oil
1 onion finely diced
1 tablespoon root ginger grated or finely diced
4 garlic cloves crushed
2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon tomato puree
800 g tinned tomatoes
3 tablespoon double cream
2 tablespoon coriander leaf chopped, for garnish

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Marinating the chicken

Combine all the ingredients for the marinade. Coat the chicken in the marinade and leave for at least an hour, or overnight. I prefer to do this step the day before.

Making the Curry

Preheat the oven to 200°c.
Spread the chicken pieces out on a baking tray and cook them in the oven for about 15 minutes. Turn then over half way through the cooking time.
If you cook the chicken on skewers it is easier to turn over but you don't have to do this.
At the same time as the chicken is cooking, heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onions and cook gently for about 5 minutes until softened. Then add the ginger and garlic. Cook for another minute.
Stir in the spices. Cook, stirring for a couple of minutes. Then add the tinned tomatoes, the tomato puree and about 300ml of water. Bring to the boil then lower to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
Take the chicken out of the oven and put the chicken pieces into the sauce along with the cream. Stir and continute to cook for another 5 minutes.
Serve with rice and naan breads.

Video

Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and a guideline only.

If you want an easier version of this curry then just add leftover roast chicken to the curry sauce.

Nutrition

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