Chicken Tikka Masala - Super Easy Super Satisfying!

Indian Cuisine and flavours have a huge impact in the UK an probably one of the most iconic dishes is Chicken Tikka Masala.

Tender chunks of marinated chargrilled chicken in a creamy mild sauce with garlic, ginger and spices. Kids and adults alike LOVE this dish. And my chicken tikka with masala sauce is super easy to make at home.

Ingredients for the chicken tikka masala:
Chicken Tikka:
• 3 chicken breasts chopped into bite-size chunks
• 120 ml Greek yogurt or thick natural yogurt (full fat)
• 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger peeled and minced
• Juice of half a lemon
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp mild chilli powder or hot if you like it spicy
• 1 pinch of cinnamon
• ½ tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Masala Sauce:
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
• 2 tsp minced ginger
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp tomato puree paste
• 1 red bell pepper de-seeded and sliced
• 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
• 120 ml water
• 180 ml double/heavy cream
• 3 tbsp ground almonds
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

Serve with
• Rice
• Coriander
• Chillies

#curry #comfortfood #takeaway

[poochiejack]

This is a keeper. I've tried many different recipes from different chefs, this is really easy and flavorful. The charred chicken is easy to achieve with your method. Also, there is no yogurt waste which I love. Everything is used.

[corndoug]

Holy cow, I just made this dish tonight (and just had to throw some coconut milk and peas into the mix) and it is the most out-of-sight dinner I've ever made!
I felt like a GOD! I, in fact, felt a thunderous torrent sweeping low and carrying me upwards, and ever still, towards a fragrant place that exists only in the savory ether, where all meals are delicious, and every dish makes you click your heels and shout!
A+. Will cook again!

[naveerakhan]

Just made this dish and it's so satisfying and aromatic! Love how easy it was to make, definitely going to be a regular at my house. Time to impress some friends

[elainearmatage]

I made this the other night with your Pilau Rice and Onion Bhaji recepies all were easy to make and tasted delicious. Thank you.

[randyallen]

Love all your recipes. Lady you our a breath of fresh air. Simple and quick recipes with an ingredient list to go along. Very proper and polite. Thank you

[tulinfirenze]

There's not enough nights to cook all the lovely meals you show.

[popeyedish]

I was here when Nicky had just a few thousand subscribers and have followed her for a long time..love your recipes Nicky, love the photography by Chris, love those killer thumbnails ( especially the Tuscan chicken) and want to congratulate you in advance of reaching 300k subs..😍🤩🤗.

[Phraeyah]

I have made this about 4 times now, really love it! Even made my own naans this time! Thank you so much for this amazing recipe

[snowydonahue]

Great find. I love how short and simple your videos are. Keep posting. ❤️

[arnathorarensen]

I just got your cookbook and I love that you added a QR barcode that goes directly to your video.

[Sade]

I cooked this recently as I only received toy discovered this channel. I was so made up with the final result! Thank you, will definitely be cooking it again.

[james]

I'll be making this later this week, looks great!

[naadirahabrahams]

Tried this today, it was delicious! So simple with such a vibrant array of flavours. Will definitely be making it again :)

[angelaelsiepaterson]

Made this for dinner one time, and it hit home run for the fam!

[helenweatherby]

This is fabulous. I have yet to make a recipe of yours that hasn’t been fantastic. Please, please, please publish a book!

[isthereanybodyoutthere]

A tip for the rice, if you are like me and struggle cook good rice, is to buy VeeTee foods rice pots, You can order direct I believe, though you need to a minimum order. Don't buy from Amazon or Ebay because you won't know old the packs are. They have a very long shelf life (I ordered my last batch in April, and the best before date on the pack December. They cook in 2 minutes, and the rice pots should make enough rice for two. They do basmati, long grain and magical thai jasmine options. I particularly find the latter dificult to cook with being to sticky, and this option just works everytime. VeeTee do an option of "Rice Pots" which split into individual portions. They courier deliver, and are magical. To try first, Sainsburys and Asda do the larger packs, and ASDA sell the pots. Other supermarkets may also sell them, but I have definitely seen them there. I would imagine the home delivery is UK only, but they are very helpful on the phone.

[rayurbiztondo]

Oh my god...you make me hungry with that chicken tikka and rice! Look delicious.

[creativebobbin]

Only the second of your recipe's I've made, and it's as amazing as the first! I've got a very low attention span, so your short and to the point video's are just perfect! yay!

[josephinemurphy]

Great ! That's the week end seen too that music!

[apriltwenty]

Looks so delicious... can’t wait to try it. Can I substitute the ground almond powder with something else? My family is allergic to nuts.