Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole-milk plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon grated garlic (about 2 garlic cloves); 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 large onion, cut into 1-in. chunks (about 1 1/2 cups); 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon tandoori masala seasoning; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 2 tablespoons ghee, melted or olive oil, divided; 1 pound plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise (about 6 medium); 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon roasted almond butter; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon); 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup whole-milk plain yogurt
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon grated garlic (about 2 garlic cloves)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 large onion, cut into 1-in. chunks (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon tandoori masala seasoning
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons ghee, melted or olive oil, divided
1 pound plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise (about 6 medium)
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon roasted almond butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

1
Prepare the Marinated Chicken: Stir together yogurt, ginger, cumin, garlic, coriander, salt, cardamom, turmeric, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken thighs, and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours up to overnight (or, cover and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour).
2
Prepare the Masala Sauce: Place an oven rack 6 inches from heat and preheat broiler to HIGH. Toss together onion, garlic, ginger, tandoori masala, garam masala, and 1 tablespoon of the melted ghee on a large rimmed baking sheet. Broil until browned, about 3 minutes. Nestle tomato halves, skin-side up, in vegetable mixture. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon melted ghee over tomatoes. Broil until skin is blistered and separated from the flesh, about 3 minutes. Remove and discard skins.
3
Stir onion and tomato mixture, and continue to broil, until tomatoes have released juices, about 3 minutes more. Transfer mixture from oven into a blender. Add cream, almond butter, lemon juice, and salt; blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Keep warm.
4
Remove chicken from marinade, scraping off as much marinade as possible; discard marinade. Place chicken on a baking sheet, and broil until a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 180u00b0F, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand 5 minutes. Chop chicken into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Stir chicken into masala sauce. Garnish with cilantro, and serve hot with steamed basmati rice and naan flatbread.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole-milk plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon grated garlic (about 2 garlic cloves), and more.

Yes, Sheet-Pan 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.

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Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Masala

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