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Chicken Tikka Masala – Creamy, Spiced & Restaurant-Style at Home

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Tender, spiced chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with Indian spices. A restaurant-style Chicken Tikka Masala you can make at home.

Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade:

  • 1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts

  • ½ cup plain yogurt

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp grated ginger

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp turmeric

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp salt

Masala Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp butter or ghee

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp grated ginger

  • 2 tsp garam masala

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp coriander

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • 1 (14 oz) can tomato puree

  • 1 cup cream or coconut milk

  • Salt to taste

  • Optional: 1 tsp dried fenugreek (kasuri methi)

Instructions

  • Marinate chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and spices for at least 1 hour.

  • Grill, broil, or sauté chicken until cooked and lightly charred. Set aside.

  • In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion until soft.

  • Add garlic, ginger, and spices. Cook 1–2 minutes.

  • Stir in tomato puree. Simmer 10–15 minutes.

  • Add cream and cooked chicken. Simmer 8–10 more minutes.

  • Finish with salt and fenugreek if using. Serve hot.

Notes

Serve with rice or naan. Freeze leftovers up to 3 months. Use coconut milk and dairy-free yogurt for dairy-free version.

Find it online: https://simplehomeflavors.com/chicken-tikka-masala-creamy-spiced-restaurant-style-at-home/