difficulty
Beginner
Recipe by
Servings
2 servings
Prep time
10 min
Cooking time
25 min
Calories
520
Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala is a rich and flavorful Indian-inspired curry made with tender chicken pieces simmered in a spiced tomato-cream sauce. Served with fluffy basmati rice and fresh coriander, it’s a comforting and aromatic dish perfect for a homemade restaurant-style dinner.
Ingredients
- 300 g chicken breast, diced
- 150 g plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp tikka massala spice mix
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp oil
- 200 ml tomato passata
- 100 ml cream or coconut milk
- Salt & pepper
- Fresh coriander (optional)
- Basmati rice, to serve
Instructions
- Mix chicken with yoghurt, garlic, ginger, and half the spices. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan and brown the chicken. Set aside.
- In the same pan, cook the onion until soft.
- Add tomato passata and remaining spices, simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in cream or coconut milk for a rich, creamy sauce.
- Return the chicken to the pan and simmer until cooked through.
- Serve with fluffy basmati rice and fresh coriander.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein: ~38 g
- Fat: ~28 g
- Carbohydrates : ~ 28 g
- Fiber: ~4 g