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Chicken Tikka Masala (Grill and Dutch Oven)
4.3 from 21 votes

Chicken Tikka Masala (Grill and Dutch Oven)

This chicken tikka masala is made with marinated grilled chicken and a flavorful sauce made in a Dutch oven.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Marinating Time:
10 hrs
Total Time
10 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 845 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, British

Ingredients

For the tikka masala spice blend:
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground clove
  • 3 ½ teaspoons Turmeric ground
  • 1 tablespoon smoked hot paprika
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground ginger
For the chicken:
  • 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt
  • 5 teaspoons tikka masala spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized cubes
For the sauce:
  • 8 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 ⅓ cup onion yellow, minced
  • tikka masala spice blend remaining amount
  • 8 garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 ⅓ cup crushed tomatoes canned, 11 ½ ounces
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • cilantro optional, finely chopped

Instructions

For the tikka masala spice blend:
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  1. Mix all spices together.
For the chicken:
  1. Whisk yogurt, tikka masala, salt, garlic and lemon juice together in a bowl.
  2. Toss the chicken with the yogurt mix. Marinate for 8 to 10 hours in the fridge.
  3. Take the chicken out of the marinade and remove excess marinade by lightly dabbing the chicken with a paper towel. Thread the chicken onto skewers and grill.
For the sauce:
  1. In a Dutch oven, melt the butter.
  2. Add the onion and cook until soft (5 to 7 minutes).
  3. Add the remaining tikka masala and garlic and cook for about a minute. Stir in the tomato paste.
  4. Add the tomatoes, the cream and the salt. Stir in the chicken and heat everything through. Taste and add more salt, if desired. Serve with rice or naan. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on (optional).

Notes

  • As always, I recommend to get high-quality spices from a dedicated spice shop. The quality and freshness of spices makes a huge difference in this dish.