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Gordon Ramsay Chicken Tikka Masala: A Homemade Masterpiece

Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala

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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces or left whole for searing
  • 1/2 cup Plain yogurt Whole milk preferred
  • 6 cloves Garlic cloves Minced, divided (3 for marinade, 3 for sauce)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh ginger Grated, divided (1 tbsp for marinade, 1 tbsp for sauce)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tsp Garam masala Divided (1 tsp for marinade, 1 tsp for sauce)
  • 1 tsp Turmeric For the marinade
  • 2 tbsp Ghee or butter Divided (1 tbsp for chicken, 1 tbsp for aromatics)
  • 1 whole Yellow onion Large, finely diced
  • 1.5 cups Tomato puree Also known as passata
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream For finishing the sauce
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin For the sauce
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander For the sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix yogurt, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp grated ginger, lemon juice, turmeric, and 1 tsp garam masala. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken until browned, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp ghee. Sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp ginger, cumin, coriander, and 1 tsp garam masala. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the tomato puree and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend and the sauce to thicken.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and return the chicken to the skillet. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (165°F internally). Serve hot.