Simple Chicken Tikka Masala
A one-pot chicken tikka masala made with pan-fried marinated pieces and a spiced tomato-cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast or mixed cuts
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 350-400 ml passata
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 20 g unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1-2 tsp garam masala spice mix
- 200-300 ml chicken broth or water
- 2 tbsp double cream
- salt, black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
- 1 lemon (juice)
MARINADE
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp grated ginger or ginger paste
- 1 tsp chilli flakes or powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp tomato concentrate
- 4 tbsp plain yoghurt
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mix all the marinade ingredients until smooth and add chicken pieces. Coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and let the excess drip off. Discard leftover marinade. Fry the chicken in a little oil over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes until browned (10 minutes for larger pieces). Set aside and keep warm.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the chopped onion for 6–7 minutes until soft. In the last minute, add the garlic and fry for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken, then pour in the passata and chicken stock. Stir in the spices: garam masala, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes, until the liquid evaporates
- Stir in the cream and lemon juice. Simmer briefly until the sauce is smooth and the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
The total calorie content of the dish is approximately 1757 calories. This is an estimate and will vary depending on the specific products and brands used. The dish is intended to serve 3 people, which works out to around 585 calories per person.