Description
This Gordon Ramsay’s Chicken Tikka Masala recipe is rich, creamy, and full of bold Indian spices. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this homemade tikka masala features tender marinated chicken in a spiced tomato-cream sauce. If you’re looking for the best chicken tikka masala recipe with restaurant-quality flavor, this is your go-to.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs
1 cup Greek yogurt
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon oil (for searing)
1 ½ cups tomato puree
½ cup heavy cream
Salt, to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
1. Combine Greek yogurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, and paprika in a bowl. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
2. Heat oil in a skillet or grill pan over high heat. Sear the marinated chicken until browned and slightly charred. Set aside.
3. In the same pan, add more garlic and ginger. Once aromatic, add tomato puree and remaining spices. Cook down until thickened.
4. Return the seared chicken to the pan. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.
5. Taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop overnight.
Don’t skip the marinade time—it makes the chicken incredibly tender.
You can substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg