# Chicken Tikka Masala

The Viral restaurant-style Chicken Tikka Masala made right at home — spicy chicken tossed in a rich tomato masala, finished with butter and cream for that silky, irresistible sauce.

- Prep time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 whole boneless chicken breast, cubed
- to taste salt (optional)
- 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, juice
- 2 tbsp oil
- 3–4 whole green chillies, 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 (optional)
- fresh cilantro, garnish (optional)

## Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken with all the marinade ingredients and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
2. Pan-fry the 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 chicken tikka masala, then cook until the masala deepens in colour and thickens.
5. Blend the sauce until smooth for that restaurant-style texture.
6. Return the sauce to the pan, add the butter/ghee, and stir in the chicken. Coat well and simmer, 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/1WGw3gFJwa/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Creator: alittlesautee 
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d5260c92-5712-496a-93df-334e8a827499
- Extracted: 2026-09-29

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