Easy Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Easy Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 2.5 cm cubes; 2 red peppers deseeded and cut into chunks; 4 onions, roughly chopped; 4 tbsp vegetable oil; 25 g unsalted butter; 6 tbsp chicken tikka masala paste; 2 chopped tomatoes; 4 tbsp tomato puree; 2-3 tbsp mango chutney; 150 ml double cream; 150 ml natural yogurt; 1 handful chopped coriander leaves, to serve

A rich and flavorful Indian-inspired classic featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right in your own kitchen.

Servings10 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time50 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 2.5 cm cubes
8
red peppers deseeded and cut into chunks
2
onions, roughly chopped
4
vegetable oil
4 tbsp
unsalted butter
25 g
chicken tikka masala paste
6 tbsp
chopped tomatoes
2
tomato puree
4 tbsp
mango chutney
2 tbsp
double cream
150 ml
natural yogurt
150 ml
chopped coriander leaves, to serve
1 handful

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large, lidded casserole dish over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and a pinch of salt, then cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden brown.

Stir in the tikka masala paste and the red pepper chunks. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the spices to release their aroma and cook out any rawness.

Add the cubed chicken breasts to the dish and stir well to coat every piece in the spice paste. Cook for 2 minutes, then pour in the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, and 200ml of water.

Cover the dish with a lid and simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Remove the lid and stir in the mango chutney, double cream, and natural yogurt. Gently warm the sauce through for a few minutes without letting it boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.