Description
This rich and flavorful Chicken Tikka Masala inspired by Gordon Ramsay features juicy marinated chicken in a creamy tomato-based sauce layered with warm spices and a touch of heat. Perfect served over basmati rice or with naan, this dish brings restaurant-quality Indian-British fusion right into your home kitchen.
Ingredients
500g boneless skinless chicken thighs
150g plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons neutral oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion finely chopped
400g crushed tomatoes or tomato purée
150ml heavy cream
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, coriander, paprika, chili powder, and salt. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
2. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat with neutral oil. Sear marinated chicken pieces until browned and slightly charred. Do not cook through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté the chopped onion until golden brown.
4. Stir in additional garlic, ginger, and spices if desired. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10–15 minutes until thick.
5. Pour in heavy cream and return the seared chicken to the pan. Simmer on low for 10–12 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the sauce is rich.
6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
To prevent curdling, don’t let the sauce boil after adding cream—keep it on a gentle simmer.
Always cook chicken in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure proper browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: chicken tikka masala, Gordon Ramsay, curry, easy chicken curry