Easy Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala

5 from 10 votes

Easy Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala

A super quick and simple version of the curry house favourite, my Easy Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala is perfect for busy weeknights when you really want a curry but without the expense of a takeaway (and it’s healthier too!)

Course Curry, Main Course

Cuisine British, Fusion, Indian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 484kcal

Author Eb Gargano

Ingredients

Marinade

3 cloves garlic crushed or grated
3 cm ginger grated
3 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons garam masala
½ teaspoon chilli flakes
Juice of half a lemon
100 ml coconut milk

Chicken Tikka Masala

600 g chicken breast diced
1 tablespoon olive oil (or coconut oil)
1 onion sliced
1 red (bell) pepper chopped into bitesize pieces
300 ml passata (or whizz a tin of tomatoes in your blender)
300 ml coconut milk (you may not need all of this)
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons ground almonds (optional – it helps to thicken, leave out if you prefer a saucier curry)
2 tablespoons fresh coriander (cilantro) chopped – plus extra for garnish

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Mix the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl, add the diced chicken and stir to coat thoroughly. Marinate for 10 minutes if that’s all you’ve got or up to 24 hours if you have the time. (If marinating for more than 10 minutes cover and return to the fridge)
Place the oil, onions and red pepper in a large, wide saucepan or large frying pan and cook gently with the lid on for 5 minutes or until softened. Turn the heat up and add the chicken. Fry for 3-5 minutes until brown. Add the passata and half the remaining coconut milk and bring to the boil.
Turn the heat down and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the remaining garam masala, ground almonds (optional) and fresh coriander (cilantro) and stir to combine. Add the remaining coconut milk if you feel the curry is too thick.
Serve with rice and/or naan bread.

Notes

Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

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