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If you’re craving a restaurant-quality dish that’s simple enough for beginners, this Chicken Tikka Masala recipe is the perfect choice.
Packed with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and a creamy tomato sauce, it brings the bold, comforting flavors to your kitchen.
Whether you’re new to cooking or just want an easy, flavorful meal, this recipe will quickly become a household favorite!
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Ingredients
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 25g butter
- 4 onions, roughly chopped
- 6 tbsp chicken tikka masala paste (store-bought or homemade – see recipe below)
- 2 red peppers, deseeded and cut into chunks
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
- 4 tbsp tomato purée
- 3 tbsp mango chutney
- 150ml double cream
- 150ml natural yogurt
- Chopped coriander leaves, for garnish
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Instructions
Step 1. Prepare the Base
- Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large, lidded casserole dish over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and a pinch of salt.
- Cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden brown.
Step 2: Add Flavors
- Stir in the chicken tikka masala paste and red pepper chunks.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the spices to develop their flavors.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
- Add the cubed chicken breasts to the pan, mixing well to coat them in the paste.
- Cook for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, and 200ml of water.
- Cover with a lid, reduce the heat, and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked.
Step 4: Final Touches
- Remove the lid and stir in the mango chutney, double cream, and natural yogurt.
- Warm through gently, then season to taste.
- If you want to freeze some of the dish, set it aside in an airtight container. It can be frozen for up to three months.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
FAQs
Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?
Yes! Chicken thighs are a great alternative as they stay juicy and tender when cooked. You can swap the chicken breasts for boneless, skinless thighs in the same quantity.
How can I make this dish spicier?
To add more heat, you can mix in a bit of chopped fresh chili or cayenne pepper when you add the tikka masala paste. Adjust the spice level according to your taste!
Easy Italian Chicken Tikka Masala
This easy chicken tikka masala recipe combines tender chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy yogurt in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a comforting homemade meal.
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Ingredients
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 25 grams butter
- 4 onions roughly chopped
- 6 tbsp chicken tikka masala paste (store-bought or homemade – see recipe below)
- 2 red peppers deseeded and cut into chunks
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 2 cans chopped tomatoes (400 grams)
- 4 tbsp tomato purée
- 3 tbsp mango chutney
- 150 ml double cream
- 150 ml natural yogurt
- coriander leaves chopped for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Base
- Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large, lidded casserole dish over medium heat.Add the chopped onions and a pinch of salt.Cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden brown.
Add Flavors
- Stir in the chicken tikka masala paste and red pepper chunks.Cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the spices to develop their flavors.
Cook the Chicken
- Add the cubed chicken breasts to the pan, mixing well to coat them in the paste.Cook for about 2 minutes.Pour in the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, and 200ml of water.Cover with a lid, reduce the heat, and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked.
Final Touches
- Remove the lid and stir in the mango chutney, double cream, and natural yogurt.Warm through gently, then season to taste.If you want to freeze some of the dish, set it aside in an airtight container. It can be frozen for up to three months.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Hey Sandra, can i just use tomato paste instead of the masala paste? not sure where to find it thx
Love the step by step break down, super easy to follow for even a tech guy like me. Gonna try this chicken recipe tonight.
Made this last nite, huge hit with the kids! Thx.
ever tried grilling it instead of normal cook? might add smoky taste
what if i add some mango in it, too weird or kinda cool?
Mango sounds awesome! Tropical twist.
Switching chicken breasts for thighs might make it too greasy, don’t you think? Concerned about the texture change.
Never really cooked chicken before, always feared I’d undercook it. The step-by-step makes it seem doable, gonna risk it.
Just make sure to check the temp, you’ll do great!