Description
This Gordon Ramsay’s Chicken Tikka Masala recipe features juicy marinated chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato curry. A comforting British-Indian classic, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Learn how to make it step-by-step with tips, storage advice, and more!
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 medium onion, diced
1.5 cups tomato puree
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt to taste
Oil for cooking
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, garam masala, paprika, cumin, garlic, ginger, and salt. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
2. Sear marinated chicken in a hot skillet with oil until browned. Set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté onions until golden. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, and paprika. Stir in tomato puree and simmer.
4. Blend sauce until smooth using a blender or immersion blender. Return to pan and add heavy cream. Stir.
5. Return chicken to sauce and simmer for 15 minutes on low until cooked through.
6. Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Use a heavy-bottomed pan to avoid burning the sauce during simmering.
Add extra cream or coconut milk for a richer curry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg