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Fry the chicken or grill it before it is added to the sauce.
Indian Recipe
Chicken tikka masala
For chicken tikka masala, chicken is marinated in yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and spices, then fried and finished in a masala sauce made from onions, tomatoes, garam masala and cream.
Total time
1 hr 35 min
Calories
620 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Why this recipe works
Chicken tikka masala with marinated chicken
The difference to a simple curry is the tikka step: The chicken gets roasted flavours through marinade and strong frying. Only then does it get into the sauce. This makes the dish taste deeper and the meat remains juicy.
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Recipe
Chicken tikka masala
Chicken tikka masala combines grilled or spicy fried marinated chicken with a strong tomato spice sauce and some cream or yoghurt.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Marinating tikka
Mix chicken with yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, paprika or Kashmiri chilli, garam masala and salt.
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2
Roast chicken
Fry the chicken in a pan, oven or grill very hot until it gets roasted flavours. It does not have to be completely cooked.
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3
Cooking Masala Base
Fry the onion in ghee or oil, add garlic and ginger. Stir in tomatoes and spices and let it boil down.
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4
Finishing sauce
Add the chicken to the sauce and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the cream or yoghurt and season to taste.
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5
Close
Serve with coriander and a little lemon juice. Rice or naan are good as a side dish.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Chicken tikka masala
Carefully use yoghurt
Do not stir yoghurt into a strong boiling sauce, otherwise it may flake.
Prepare spices
Masala sauces work better if spices are measured before heating.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Roast marinated chicken on a baking tray over high heat and then add to the sauce.
Turn the breadcrumbs or cauliflower in the marinade, roast and add to the sauce like chicken.
Nutrition per serving
620kcal
24.0 gCarbohydrates
44.0 gProtein
38.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Chicken tikka masala
Yes, the marinade makes the meat more aromatic and juicy. 30 minutes already help.
Yes, a very hot pan or oven grill works well as long as the chicken gets roasted flavours.
The sauce was too hot or the yoghurt too cold. Stir in yoghurt in portions over low heat.
Cream, cashew cream or a little pureed sauce make them creamier without diluting the taste.
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