Easy Chicken Tikka Masala
This easy chicken tikka masala recipe is full of bold flavors in a rich and creamy coconut tomato curry and perfect to make on a weeknight!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Marinate30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: British, Indian
Keyword: chicken tikka masala recipe, chicken tikka masala with coconut milk, easy chicken tikka masala
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 462kcal
Cost: $10
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to a bowl along with yogurt, ginger, garlic, lemon juice and garam masala, salt and pepepr and mix to combine so all of the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
Marinate the chicken while you prep the other ingredients or for at least 30 minutes.
Bring a wide skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides. Once fully cooked through, remove and set aside.
Make the Masala Sauce
In the same skillet, sauté the chopped shallots, ginger and garlic until fragrant.
Add the tomato paste and spices and sauté for another minute to break up the tomato paste.
Add the chopped tomatoes and water and season with salt and pepper. Stir everything together and simmer for 5-10 minutes and taste for seasoning. Add sugar if you prefer the sauce to have more sweetness.
Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine. Then add the cooked chicken back into the sauce and stir so all of the chicken is coated with the sauce.
Continue simmering for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
Garnish the tikka masala with an extra drizzle of coconut milk and top with chopped herbs. Serve with cooked basmati rice and naan.
- Saute chopped serrano for added heat along with the shallots.
- This is a great recipe to make ahead and tastes even better the next day!
- If you have the time, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Recipe adapted from Food Network
Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 219mg | Sodium: 1015mg | Potassium: 1034mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 870IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 5mg