Description
This rich and creamy Chicken Tikka Masala inspired by Gordon Ramsay features juicy, spiced chicken thighs grilled to perfection, simmered in a velvety tomato and cream-based curry sauce. Bold, comforting, and full of aromatic flavor, it’s perfect for a cozy dinner or to impress guests.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger paste (for sauce)
1 tablespoon garlic paste (for sauce)
1 teaspoon garam masala (for sauce)
1 teaspoon paprika (for sauce)
1 ½ cups tomato puree
¾ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter (extra for sauce)
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, garam masala, paprika, cumin, salt, and lemon juice. Add chicken thighs, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
2. Grill the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until nicely charred and fully cooked. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Sauce Base: In a sauté pan, melt butter and add chopped onion. Cook until golden. Stir in ginger paste, garlic paste, garam masala, and paprika. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
4. Simmer Tomato Sauce: Add tomato puree and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat until thickened and flavorful.
5. Add Cream and Butter: Reduce heat. Stir in heavy cream and the remaining butter until sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
6. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Slice chicken into chunks and add to the sauce. Simmer for 5–10 minutes to marry flavors. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Marinate longer (up to 24 hours) for deeply flavored, tender chicken.
Toast your spices in butter to unlock their full aroma and depth.
For extra richness, stir in a spoonful of ghee before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Chicken Tikka Masala, Gordon Ramsay, curry, dinner