Traditional Chicken Tikka Masala (Stovetop)
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Marinating Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 40 mins
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Calories
299 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Indian
Traditional Chicken Tikka Masala (Stovetop)
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Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala recipe for a flavorful, restaurant-style curry featuring juicy, marinated chicken cooked until perfectly charred, then simmered in a creamy tomato-based sauce infused with warming spices.
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Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs cut into 2-inch pieces
- ¼ cup plain full-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon ginger paste
- 2 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves kasoori methi
- 1 tablespoon oil for basting
For the Curry Sauce
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 2 medium yellow onions diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 3 plum tomatoes chopped (or 1½ cups tomato puree)
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup heavy cream or ½ cup cashews blended with ½ cup water
Optional for Smoky Flavor
- 1 piece charcoal
- ¼ teaspoon ghee
To Garnish
- 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves kasoori methi
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
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Instructions
Marinate and Cook the Chicken
- In a mixing bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
- Cook the Chicken
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers or place on a grill rack. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15 minutes, then broil for 2–3 minutes to get charred edges. Alternatively, cook in the air fryer at 380°F for 10–15 minutes. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Make the Sauce
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes. Cover after each stir to retain moisture and avoid browning.
- Add ginger and garlic paste, sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes (or puree), turmeric, salt, chili powder, and garam masala. Add the water, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Blend the mixture into a smooth sauce using an immersion blender or in a deep bowl.
Combine Chicken and Sauce
- Return the sauce to the pan. Add cooked chicken, cream (or cashew blend), and fenugreek leaves. Mix well and simmer until everything is heated through.
Add Optional Smoky Flavor (Dhungar)
- For a tandoori-style aroma, place a small steel bowl over the curry. Using tongs, heat a charcoal piece over an open flame until red-hot. Place the charcoal in the bowl, drizzle ghee on top, and immediately cover the pan to trap the smoke. Let it infuse for 5 minutes, then discard the charcoal and stir the curry.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve hot with naan, paratha, or steamed basmati rice.
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Calories
299kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
1518mg
(63%)
Potassium
619mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
888IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1518mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 619mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 888IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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