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🏷️ Indian📊 Medium
Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender marinated chicken in a rich, creamy tomato-based curry sauce with aromatic spices.
⭐4.7(289 reviews)
👨🍳by Chef Priya Sharma
⏲️ 75 min
Total Time
30m prep + 45m cook
👥 6
Servings
📊 Medium
Difficulty
Perfect for medium cooks
Calories
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🛒 Ingredients
1
Chicken breast2 lbs
💡 Cut into chunks
2
Plain yogurt1 cup
💡 Full-fat preferred
3
Garam masala2 tbsp
💡 Divided
4
Ginger-garlic paste1 tbsp
5
Large onion1
💡 Finely diced
6
Crushed tomatoes1 can (14oz)
7
Heavy cream1 cup
8
Butter2 tbsp
9
SaltTo taste
👨🍳 Instructions
1
Marinate the chicken
⏱️ 30 minMix chicken with yogurt, 1 tbsp garam masala, and ginger-garlic paste. Marinate for 30 minutes.
💡 Pro Tip: Longer marination (up to 4 hours) gives better flavor
2
Cook the chicken
⏱️ 8 minCook marinated chicken in a hot pan until browned on all sides and cooked through.
💡 Pro Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan - cook in batches if needed
3
Make the sauce base
⏱️ 8 minIn the same pan, sauté onions until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
💡 Pro Tip: Well-browned onions are key to rich flavor
4
Add tomatoes and spices
⏱️ 10 minAdd crushed tomatoes and remaining garam masala. Cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
💡 Pro Tip: Let the tomatoes cook down to remove raw taste
5
Finish the curry
⏱️ 10 minAdd cooked chicken back to the sauce. Stir in heavy cream and butter, simmer for 10 minutes.
💡 Pro Tip: Simmer gently to prevent cream from curdling
6
Serve
⏱️ 2 minGarnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with basmati rice or naan bread.
💡 Pro Tip: Taste and adjust salt and spices before serving
🏷️ Recipe Tags
#curry#indian#chicken#creamy#spiced