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Chicken tikka masala on a plate with a side of rice and broccoli.

Chicken Tikka Masala (made in 4 easy steps)

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
This chicken tikka masala recipe is made in 4 easy steps and is absolutely delicious. Tender and flavorful chicken swims around in a creamy curry sauce that tastes similar to butter chicken. You'll love it!

Ingredients

The Spices

Chicken Tikka

The Sauce

Instructions 

  • Mix all the spices together in a small bowl.
    4 teaspoons garam masala, 2 teaspoons turmeric, 2 teaspoons coriander, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons salt
    A hand uses a fork to mix a brown chicken tikka masala spice mixture in a glass bowl on a white surface.
  • Place the chicken in a medium-sized bowl and add the yogurt, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of the spice mix. Mix well then place into your fridge to marinate.
    1 lb boneless chicken thighs, ½ cup yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    A hand mixing raw chicken pieces with orange-colored chicken tikka masala marinade in a clear glass bowl.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic and cook until the onion is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the honey, tomato paste, and the remaining spice mix and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the cream. Note: add up to 1 cup of water to thin the sauce, if needed.
    1 tablespoon oil, 1 large onion, 2 tablespoons minced ginger, 4 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 teaspoons honey, 14 ounce can tomato sauce, ½ cup heavy cream
    A saucepan filled with thick red chicken tikka masala sauce is being stirred with a spatula on a black stovetop.
  • Preheat your oven to broil. Transfer the marinating chicken to a baking sheet and spread them out. Broil (with the rack in the middle of the oven) for 12 minutes, or until the chicken pieces are cooked through.
    Raw chicken pieces coated in a yellow chicken tikka masala marinade are spread out on a black baking tray, with a hand using a spatula to arrange them.
  • Add the chicken pieces and any of the tasty charred bits on the pan to the sauce. Serve with a little cilantro sprinkled over the top.
    A bowl of white rice topped with a serving of orange-brown chicken tikka masala, garnished with herbs; a hand holds a fork in the bowl.
Serving: 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe, Calories: 348kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 152mg, Sodium: 1375mg, Potassium: 589mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 1009IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 100mg, Iron: 3mg