Description
Tender marinated chicken thighs cooked in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce make this Gordon Ramsay-inspired Chicken Tikka Masala the perfect fusion of comfort and bold flavor. Ideal for dinner parties or cozy weeknight meals, this curry delivers restaurant-quality results right at home.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cloves garlic grated
1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1.5 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion finely chopped
1.5 cups tomato puree
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, coriander, paprika, and salt. Add chicken and coat thoroughly. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken until browned on all sides. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Set aside.
3. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté the onion until soft and golden brown.
4. Add garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly to bloom the spices.
5. Pour in tomato puree and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens and darkens.
6. Stir in the heavy cream and return the chicken and its juices to the pan. Simmer gently for another 10–15 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is rich.
7. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with basmati rice, naan, or your favorite sides.
Notes
Marinating overnight makes the chicken more tender and flavorful.
Always cook spices before adding liquid to release their aroma and depth.
Use full-fat yogurt and cream for best texture and richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British-Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken tikka masala, curry, gordon ramsay, dinner recipe, creamy chicken