# Chicken Tikka Masala

Another curry recipe that will blow your mind.

- Total time: 60 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 650 g boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 cup full fat Greek yogurt
- 2 small yellow onions
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp kasmiri red chili powder
- 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream

## Instructions

1. Cut all chicken thighs into 1-2 inch pieces, mince garlic and ginger.
2. Add chicken into a bowl along with the rest of your marinade ingredients.
3. Allow the chicken to marinate at least 30 minutes.
4. Sear the chicken in a high heat pan with 1 tbsp of oil for 2 minutes each side.
5. Remove the seared chicken from the pan.
6. Dice up your onions and cook in the same pan for 2 minutes.
7. Add minced ginger and garlic to the pan and cook for another 30 seconds.
8. Add the seasonings (cumin, garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder) and cook for 30 seconds.
9. Add 1 can crushed tomatoes and simmer for 3 minutes.
10. Add heavy cream, and seared chicken to the pan.
11. Allow it to simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
12. If the consistency is too thick, add water.
13. If the consistency is too thin, simmer longer.
14. Top with cilantro.
15. Serve with rice and garlic naan.

## Equipment

- high heat pan

## Tips

- Full fat Greek yogurt and lemon juice are essential for marinating the chicken to tenderize the meat; marinating overnight is ideal, but 30 minutes will suffice.
- Crushed tomatoes are preferred for this recipe to avoid cooking down whole tomatoes and provide sufficient water content for cooking the chicken.
- Chicken thighs are recommended over chicken breast to ensure the meat remains juicy when simmered.

## Source

- Original video: https://kwokspots.com/chicken-tikka-masala/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7c234a94-1ba5-4a4c-91cc-3301400371da
- Extracted: 2025-08-14

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