Indian
Chicken Tikka Masala
⏱ 45 min total👤 4⭐ 4.9🧑🍳 Mediumby Chef Ravi
Tender marinated chicken in a rich, aromatic tomato-cream sauce with warming spices. This is the recipe that converts everyone — perfectly balanced heat, depth, and creaminess.
Mix yogurt with half the spices. Coat chicken thoroughly. Marinate at least 30 minutes (overnight is best).
Grill or pan-fry chicken on high heat until charred on the outside. Set aside — it will finish cooking in the sauce.
In the same pan, sauté onion until golden (10 min). Add garlic and ginger, cook 2 min. Add remaining spices, stir 1 min.
Pour in crushed tomatoes and sugar. Simmer 10 minutes until thickened and deep red.
Stir in cream and add chicken back. Simmer 8 more minutes. Adjust seasoning.
Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with warm naan or basmati rice.
The char on the chicken from the initial high-heat cooking is essential — it gives that authentic tandoor flavour. Do not skip this step even if cooking indoors.