Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
If you’re craving a rich, smoky, and restaurant-style Chicken Tikka Masala but don’t have a grill or tandoor at home, this recipe is going to change your life! Today, I’m sharing with you how to make the most flavorful chicken tikka masala right on your stovetop — no fancy gadgets needed.
Ingredients
- For Chicken Marination:
- 700 g chicken boneless pieces
- 3 heaping tbsp yogurt
- 1/3 tbsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tbsp red chili powder
- 1/3 tsp turmeric powder
- Pinch of ginger powder
- Pinch of coriander powder
- 1/2 tbsp garlic paste
- Salt to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- For Masala Gravy:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 medium onions finely chopped
- 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 4 tomatoes finely chopped or pureed
- 1/3 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tbsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tbsp red chili powder
- 1 tbsp chicken tikka masala powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp chili sauce optional
- 4 tbsp yogurt
- A piece of coal for smoking optional
Instructions
- Mix chicken with all marination ingredients. Massage well. Marinate for at least 40 minutes.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Sear chicken without stirring for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes until 70% done. Set aside.
- Heat oil. Sauté onions until light golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook. Add tomatoes and cook until oil separates. Stir in spices, salt, chili sauce (optional), and yogurt. Cook until thick and aromatic.
- Add seared chicken and leftover marinade to the gravy. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until fully cooked.
- Place red-hot coal in a small foil cup inside the pan. Drizzle oil/ghee over coal and cover tightly for 3–5 minutes for smoky flavor.
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