By The foodoodle kitchen · Published September 20, 2026
Chicken Tikka Masala
Charred marinated chicken folded into a spiced tomato cream sauce; a weekend cook.
Serves 4 · Prep 30 min · Cook 30 min · 1 h total · Medium
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Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 piece ginger, minced
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- 200 ml cream
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 pinch salt
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Method
- In a bowl, mix chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and salt. 10 min
- Marinate for at least 15 min. 15 min
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan over medium heat. 2 min
- Sear marinated chicken pieces until browned, about 5 min, then remove from pan. 5 min
- Add remaining oil and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 3-4 min until softened. 4 min
- Stir in canned tomatoes and cook for 5 min, mashing the tomatoes slightly. 5 min
- Add cream and garam masala, then simmer for another 5 min. 5 min
- Return chicken to the pan and heat through for 2-3 min. 3 min
