Easy Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe (Creamy Indian Curry)

Ingredients

Chicken marinade

• 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt

Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter or ghee
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Combine all marinade ingredients with the chicken in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
2. 2Thread the chicken onto skewers or spread on a baking sheet. Broil or grill for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until charred in spots and cooked through.
3. 3Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion until soft, about 6 minutes.
4. 4Add the garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, and paprika; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
5. 5Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer 10 minutes, then stir in the cream and simmer 5 minutes more.
6. 6Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer 5 minutes to combine flavors. Season with salt and top with cilantro. Serve with rice or naan.