Description

A rich and creamy chicken tikka masala inspired by Gordon Ramsay, featuring marinated chicken thighs seared and simmered in a spiced tomato-based curry sauce.

Ingredients

500 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces

150 g 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 (vegetable or canola)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 large onion, finely chopped

400 g crushed tomatoes or tomato purée

150 ml heavy cream

Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, for garnish

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, coriander, paprika, chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
Add chicken pieces to the marinade, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken in batches until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté chopped onions until golden brown.
Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10–15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and flavors to develop.
Stir in heavy cream and return the seared chicken to the pan. Simmer on low for 10–12 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce is creamy.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.

Notes

Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
Swap heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
Add smoked paprika for a smoky twist.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
Reheat gently with a splash of water or cream to loosen the sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes (+1 hour marination)
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 420
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 105mg