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Chicken tikka masala in a red pan.
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Easy Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Try this easy chicken tikka masala recipe with coconut milk! Tender chicken in a creamy, spiced coconut curry sauce, perfect served with rice or naan. Enjoy a delicious taste of India at home!
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 453kcal
Author Beth Sachs

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Equipment

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 4 Chicken Breasts diced
  • 4 tablespoon Tikka Paste
  • 4 tablespoon Plain Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger peeled and grated or chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder
  • 400 g Chopped Tomatoes
  • 200 ml Coconut Milk or coconut cream
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Coriander chopped

Instructions

  • Marinade the chicken pieces in the tikka paste and yogurt for at least 20 minutes, but preferably overnight.
    4 Chicken Breasts, 4 tablespoon Tikka Paste, 4 tablespoon Plain Yogurt
  • Heat a little oil in a shallow casserole and gently cook the onion, garlic, and ginger for 3-4 minutes until soft.
    1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Onion, 2 Garlic Cloves, 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger
  • Turn the heat up to high and add in the chicken. Cook until the chicken changes colour. This will take about 4-5 minutes.
    4 Chicken Breasts
  • Add the coconut milk, chopped tomatoes, curry powder, salt, sugar, and black pepper and simmer on a medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Garnish with the chopped coriander.
    1 tablespoon Curry Powder, 400 g Chopped Tomatoes, 200 ml Coconut Milk, 1 teaspoon Sugar, 1 teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, 2 tablespoon Coriander

Notes

Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
453
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
147
mg
49
%
Sodium
 
1005
mg
44
%
Potassium
 
1240
mg
35
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
51
g
102
%
Vitamin A
 
2597
IU
52
%
Vitamin C
 
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
 
114
mg
11
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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