This simple stove top Chicken Tikka Masala recipe is rich and creamy with huge flavor. The tender marinated bits of chicken are charred, juicy, and delicious.

Prep Time

    •    Prep time: 30 minutes
    •    Cook time: 40 minutes
    •    Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

For the chicken and marinade:

    •    1 tsp salt
    •    1 tsp turmeric
    •    1 tsp coriander
    •    1 tsp ground cumin
    •    1 tsp sweet paprika
    •    1 tsp garam masala
    •    1/2 tsp chili powder
    •    1/2 cup plain yogurt
    •    1/4 tsp ground ginger
    •    6 clove garlic, finely minced
    •    1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into bite size cubes

For the chicken and sauce:

    •    1 tsp salt
    •    1 tsp sugar
    •    1/4 tsp salt
    •    2 tbsps butter
    •    1 1/2 cups water
    •    1 tsp ground cumin
    •    1 tsp ground ginger
    •    1 tsp garam masala
    •    1 tbsp sweet paprika
    •    1/3 cup heavy cream
    •    1/2 tsp ground ginger
    •    1 tsp turmeric powder
    •    2 tbsps unsalted butter
    •    1 yellow onion, finely diced
    •    6 clove garlic, finely minced
    •    2 tbsps vegetable oil, divided
    •    chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
    •    1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree/tomato sauce

Method

For the chicken and marinade:

1. In a large mixing bowl combine chicken pieces with yogurt, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, sweet paprika, coriander, salt, chili powder, and ground ginger; mix until well combined.
2. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge.

For the chicken and sauce:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add half of the marinated chicken pieces to the hot oil and cook for 2 minutes per side; remove from skillet and continue to cook the remaining chicken. Add more oil, if needed.
3. Remove chicken pieces from skillet; set aside and keep covered.
4. Wipe down the skillet and set it over medium-high heat.
5. Add 1 tablespoon oil and 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet; when butter is melted, stir in the onions, salt, and ginger.
6. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes, or until onions are soft.
7. Add garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
8. Stir in sweet paprika, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon salt; continue to cook for 20 seconds or until fragrant.
9. Stir in tomato sauce, then water.
10. Bring mixture to a simmer; cover and reduce heat to low. Continue to cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11. Remove cover.
12. This part is optional, but recommended: using a hand blender, blend the sauce until creamy. If you don’t have a hand blender, use a normal blender, but blend the sauce in several batches. SKIP THIS PART IF you don’t have a blender.
13. Keeping the sauce set over medium heat, whisk heavy cream into the prepared sauce; whisk continually until thoroughly combined.
14. Whisk in the sugar and butter. Stir until butter is melted.
15. Add chicken back to the skillet; simmer for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened and bubbling.
16. Serve over rice and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

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