Chicken Tikka Masala

This dish is rich, creamy, and packed with bold spices that transform simple chicken into something truly special.

Chicken Tikka Masala

SERVES

4

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

20

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

60

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • For the marinade:

  • 4 chicken breasts, cubed

  • 3 tbsp natural yogurt

  • 2 tbsp garam masala

  • 1 tbsp ground cumin

  • 1 tbsp ground coriander

  • 1 tbsp paprika

  • 1 tbsp turmeric

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • Salt and pepper

  • For the sauce:

  • 50g butter (divided into 2 x 25g)

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated

  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 100ml water

  • 3 tomatoes, diced

  • 1 tbsp tomato purĂ©e

  • 1 green chilli, finely chopped

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp ground coriander

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • 200ml chicken stock

  • 100ml fresh cream

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