Gordon Ramsay Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender marinated chicken in a creamy spiced tomato sauce, this Gordon Ramsay chicken tikka masala is a rich and flavorful curry ready in 70 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional, balances acidity
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice for finishing
Instructions
Marinate chicken:
Combine chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, and spices; let marinate for no less than 30 minutes.Brown chicken:
Brown the marinated chicken in a skillet until golden on all sides.Build sauce base:
Cook onion, garlic, and ginger until softened; mix in spices and tomatoes to build the sauce.Simmer in cream:
Add cream or coconut milk, then return chicken to the pan; simmer until fully cooked.Garnish and serve:
Finish with a sprinkle of cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.