# Chicken Tikka Masala

A restaurant-style chicken tikka masala recipe featuring marinated chicken in a rich, spiced tomato gravy finished with cream.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 whole boneless chicken breast, cubed
- to taste salt
- 1 tbsp red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp chicken tikka masala (shan)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1/2 whole lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp oil
- 3-4 whole green chilli, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/4 cup butter/ghee
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 2 tbsp chicken tikka masala (shan)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- to taste salt
- fresh cilantro

## Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken with salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, 1 tbsp chicken tikka masala, garam masala, turmeric, yogurt, and lemon juice. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
2. Pan-fry the marinated chicken until lightly charred and about 70% cooked. Set aside.
3. In the same pan, heat the oil and sauté the onions, ginger garlic paste, and green chillies until soft and fragrant.
4. Add the tomato purée and 2 tbsp of chicken tikka masala, then cook until the masala deepens in color and thickens.
5. Blend the sauce until smooth for a restaurant-style texture.
6. Return the sauce to the pan, add the butter or ghee, and stir in the chicken. Coat well and simmer for a few minutes, adding a splash of water if needed.
7. Finish with the heavy cream and let it gently simmer until silky and rich. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CvXwdiGBv/
- Creator: alittlesautee 
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/12561883-07ff-4bdc-9158-23bae8f562ad
- Extracted: 2026-11-12

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