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Tikka Masala Chicken Curry

Chicken Tikka Masala recipe

A delicious and beloved dish, Chicken Tikka Masala is a quintessential British classic that has won the hearts and taste buds of many around the world. This creamy and mild curry is a perfect fusion of Indian and British culinary traditions, creating a harmonious blend of flavours that is simply irresistible.


SERVES: 2

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

COOKING TIME: 20 minutes

 

Chicken Tikka Masala Curry Recipe


You will need...


Ingredients

For the Tikka Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon of our Great Northern Spice Tikka Masala Curry Blend

  • 400g boneless & skinless chicken thighs (diced)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or rapeseed oil

  • 120g Low Fat Greek Yoghurt

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic puree

  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger or ginger puree

  • Juice of 1 small lemon

For the Tikka Masala Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons of our Great Northern Spice Tikka Masala Curry Blend

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or rapeseed oil

  • 1-2 tablespoons butter

  • 3 tablespoons double cream

  • 1 medium onion finely chopped

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic or garlic puree

  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger or ginger puree

  • 500g passata


Healthier options

  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into small chunks

  • Handful of spinach leaves (stalks removed) about 5 minutes before serving


How to cook

Preferably to be done the night before.

  1. In a bowl, mix the diced chicken with all of the marinade ingredients, then leave to marinate overnight, or at least a few hours.

Now for the curry

  1. Option 1: Place the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, then grill on medium-high heat until slightly charred and cooked through. Approx 15 minutes. Option 2: You could leave the skewers and simply air fry the chicken for 15 minutes instead.

  1. In a large pan on a medium to high heat, add the butter. olive oil, onion, ginger, and garlic and sauté for approx 5 mins, stirring each minute.

  2. Add our Great Northern Spice Co Tikka Masala curry blend, stir in and fry for another 2 minutes. Feel free to add a finely chopped chilli, or sprinkle some chilli flakes for an extra little kick.

  3. Add the passata and stir in. Turn the heat down to medium and cook for a further 5 minutes.

  4. Stir in 3 tablespoons of double cream (add a little bit if you wish) and cook for a further 2 minutes.

  5. Now add the cooked chicken to the sauce and stir in.

  6. Serve with your choice of sides. Enjoy!

  7. Take a photo and share it with us on social by tagging @greatnorthernspice

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