Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely sliced; 2 tbsp. tikka masala paste, we used Patak's; 2tbsp tomato purée; 500 g skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 400 g tin chopped tomatoes; 2 tbsp. mango chutney; 100 mL natural yogurt; 100 mL double cream; Large handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped

An easy version of this classic chicken dish.

By The Good Housekeeping Cookery TeamUpdated: 03 January 2020

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One of Britain’s favourite meals and a definite improvement when made at home, this chicken tikka masala is an easy chicken recipe.

Try making some garlic and coriander naans to accompany this dish.

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Yields:

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Cal/Serv:

434

Ingredients

1 Tbsp.
vegetable oil
1
large onion, finely sliced
2 Tbsp.
tikka masala paste, we used Patak's
2tbsp tomato purée
500 g
skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
400 g
tin chopped tomatoes
2 Tbsp.
mango chutney
100 ml
natural yogurt
100 ml
double cream
Large handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped

Directions

1. Step 1
  Heat the oil in a large pan (that has a tightly fitted lid). Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook over low heat, covered, for 20min or until onions are completely softened.
2. Step 2
  Take off the lid and stir in the tikka masala paste, tomato purée and chicken pieces. Fry for a few min, then add the tomatoes. Bring up to the boil and simmer for 8-10min or until the chicken is cooked through.
3. Step 3
  Stir in the chutney, yogurt and cream and heat through. Check the seasoning. Garnish with coriander and serve with rice or our Garlic and Coriander Naan breads, if you like.