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Best Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Restaurant-Style Creamy Tomato Chicken Curry

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breast boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 cup Plain yogurt full fat preferred
  • 2 tbsp Garam Masala divided
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil for searing
  • 15 oz Crushed tomatoes canned
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger minced
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix the yogurt with half of the garam masala. Add the chicken pieces and coat well. Let sit for 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated meat and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the remaining garam masala.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 10 minutes to thicken.
  • Lower the heat, stir in the heavy cream, and return the browned meat to the skillet. Simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.