Building roasted flavors
Fry or grill the chicken until it comes into 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 of 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 lies in the Tikka step: the chicken gets roasted roast through marinade and strong frying. Only then does it come into the sauce. This is how the dish tastes deeper and the meat remains juicy.
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Recipe
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala combines grilled or sautéed marinated chicken with a strong tomato seasoning sauce and some cream or yoghurt.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Marinate Tikka
Mix chicken with yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, paprika or kashmir chilli, garam masala and salt.
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2
Roast chicken
Fry chicken in a pan, oven or grill very hot until it gets roasted aromas. It doesn't have to be completely cooked.
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3
Boil Masala base
Fry onion in ghee or oil, add garlic and ginger. Stir in tomatoes and spices and let them boil.
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4
Complete sauce
Add chicken to the sauce and let it cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cream or yoghurt and season.
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5
Close
Serve with coriander and some lemon juice. Rice or naan fit as a side dish.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Chicken Tikka Masala
Use yoghurt carefully
Do not stir yoghurt in strong boiling sauce, otherwise it can flake out.
Prepare spices
Masala sauces run better when spices are measured before heating.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Roast marinated chicken on a sheet with high heat and then add to the sauce.
Turn the bread or cauliflower in the marinade, roast and put into the sauce like chicken.
Nutrition per serving
620kcal
24.0 gCarbohydrates
44.0 gProtein
38.0 gFat
Values are estimates per serving 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. Already 30 minutes help clearly.
Yes, a very hot pan or the oven grill work well as long as the chicken gets roast aromas.
The sauce was too hot or the yoghurt was too cold. Stir in the yoghurt with low heat.
Cream, cashew cream or some pureed sauce make them creamier without diluting the taste.
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