Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken; 1 inch ginger, peeled and chopped; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 2 ounces unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 4 ounces chicken broth; 10 ounces heavy cream; 2 tablespoons almonds, ground

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken
1 inch ginger, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 ounces unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 ounces chicken broth
10 ounces heavy cream
2 tablespoons almonds, ground

1
marinate chicken in store-bought tikka paste and yogurt and grill (or just plain grilled if unable to find paste).
2
Pulp together ginger, garlic and some salt.
3
melt butter and fry onion until soft, add pulp and cook a few minutes.
4
Stir in all powdered spices and cook for few minutes.
5
Add chicken broth to make a thick saute.
6
Warm through and add cream and heat gently.
7
Now add the cooked chicken and cook for 10 minutes in the sauce.
8
Stir in the ground almonds and simmer for 5 minutes or less.
9
Usually served with saffron rice and naan bread.

661

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken, 1 inch ginger, peeled and chopped, 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped, 2 ounces unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tikka Masala falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Tikka Masala

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions