Classic Chicken Tikka Masala

Legend has it that this dish was born in a British Indian restaurant when a customer asked for sauce with his dry grilled chicken. The chef improvised with tomato soup and spices. Thus, the world's most popular curry was born: grilled, smoky chicken chunks in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 550 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian-British

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill pan or skillet
  • Deep pot

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Marinate the chicken in the spiced yogurt for 1 hour.

2

Sear the chicken in a hot pan to get a crust. Remove from pan.

Tip: The Maillard reaction (browning) adds flavor; it's okay if it's not fully cooked, it will finish in the sauce.
3

Make the sauce: sauté onions, spices, and tomato. Simmer together.

4

Return chicken to the pan, pour in heavy cream, and simmer until cooked through.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast (cubed)
  • 3/4 cup Yogurt (plain)
  • 1 tbsp Garam Masala
  • 15 oz Tomato Sauce (1 can)
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream