Chicken Tikka Masala has become one of our favorite meals in my house! It’s rich, full of flavors and has a lot of great spices in it.
Most recipes use chicken breast, which you can. We prefer to use chicken thigh meat because it is so much juicier. Chop up the meat a day ahead and add the marinate. Let it sit overnight before you cook it to let the spices and seasonings go through.
This important step can’t be skipped. This will be the most delicious, flavorful meal ever!
Chicken Tikka Masala
Indian Spice Chicken Dish
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 package bonelas, skinless chicken thighs, chopped
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 1/2 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 tsp garam malasa
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- Cilantro and Limes to garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken with the ingredients for the chicken marinade. Place into the refrigerator overnight. Heat oil in a large skillet medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sauté until cooked. Set aside. Melt the butter in the same pan. Cook the onions until soft. Add garlic and ginger, then add garam masala, cumin, and turmeric. Pour in the tomato puree. Cook for a few minutes. Stir the cream and sugar. Add the chicken back into the pan and cook until the sauce is thick.Garnish with cilantro and limes. Serve with white rice and Naan bread.
