Ultimate Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Ultimate Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 g chicken breasts, diced; 4 tablespoons full fat natural yoghurt; 2 tablespoons tandoori curry paste; 50 g butter; 2 onions, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon paprika; 200 ml tomato passata; 200 ml water

Servings: persons

600 g chicken breasts, diced
4 tablespoons full fat natural yoghurt
2 tablespoons tandoori curry paste
50 g butter
2 onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
200 ml tomato passata
200 ml water

1
Place the chicken in a bowl with the yoghurt & tandoori paste and stir. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or covered in the overnight in the fridge.
2
Preheat the grill to high. Take the chicken out of the marinade(reserving the liquid for later) and spread over a baking sheet. grill for 6 minutes each side until lightly charred.
3
Melt the butter in a casserole dish or large frying pan over a low heat and soften the onions for 10 minutes , stirring occasionally until just golden.
4
Stir in the garlic, ginger, bay leaves, salt and all the spices.Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spices release their aroma. Stir in the passata, reserved yoghurt marinade and the water.Simmer very gently fro 5 minutes until the sauce thickens until sauce thickens, adding extra water should it get to thick.Stir in the cooked chicken.
5
Serve with basmati rice or naan bread.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 600 g chicken breasts, diced, 4 tablespoons full fat natural yoghurt, 2 tablespoons tandoori curry paste, 50 g butter, and more.

Yes, Ultimate 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.

Ultimate Chicken Tikka Masala

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