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Chicken Tikka Masala

Grilled chicken chunks in a spiced creamy tomato sauce.

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
4.8(4,800 ratings)
#indian#tikka#chicken#british-favorite

About This Recipe

Charred tikka chicken pieces folded into a velvety masala sauce, a UK national favorite.

Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 600 gchicken breast, cubed
  • 150 gyogurt
  • 400 gcanned tomatoes
  • 100 mlcream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate

    Coat chicken in yogurt and spices, grill or broil until charred.

  2. 2

    Make masala

    Sauté onion, add tomatoes, simmer 15 min, blend smooth.

  3. 3

    Combine

    Add chicken to sauce with cream, simmer 10 min.

Pro Tips

  • Broil chicken on high for authentic char.

Variations

  • Use lamb or prawns instead of chicken.

Storage

Store in fridge up to 3 days.

History & Origin

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (350g / 12.3 oz) · 4 servings total

Calories420kcal
Protein36g
Carbohydrates14g
Fat24g
Fiber2g
Protein36g
Carbs14g
Fat24g

Time Summary

Prep time20 min
Cook time30 min
Total time50 min

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