# Chicken Tikka Masala

This is the national dish of England, creamy, bold, and unapologetically flavorful.

- Total time: 16 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- chicken thigh
- garam masala
- turmeric
- cumin
- coriander
- paprika
- chilli powder
- garlic
- ginger
- MSG
- lemon juice
- oil
- plain yoghurt
- oil
- butter
- onion
- garlic
- ginger
- cinnamon stick
- bay leaf
- spices
- sugar
- tomato passata
- water
- salt
- heavy cream
- fresh cilantro

## Instructions

1. Grab some chicken thigh.
2. Throw in the spices, garlic, ginger, MSG for health, lemon juice, a splash of oil and plain yoghurt.
3. Give them a British massage and set it aside.
4. In a pan, add some oil.
5. Sear the chicken and wait for that beautiful golden color.
6. Set it aside. Don't eat it yet, I know it is tempting.
7. In the same pan, melt some butter.
8. Toss in onion and cook them until golden for about 6 minutes.
9. Add garlic, ginger, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, spices and sugar.
10. Give it a quick stir and let those aromatics do their thing.
11. Pour in some tomato passata and organic water.
12. Let it simmer down till it thickens up.
13. Return the seared chicken and season with more salt.
14. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
15. Add in heavy cream and give it a good mix.
16. Top it with fresh cilantro if you are feeling extra, and enjoy!

## Equipment

- bowl
- pan
- wooden spatula
- lid

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK53aU1vXy2/?igsh=cWMydTFicWI3Z3dn
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0037a3ee-f1d1-4ada-9657-50d568fe46d9
- Extracted: 2025-10-17

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