Gordon Ramsay Chicken Tikka Masala
Gordon Ramsay Chicken Tikka Masala is a delightful dish featuring marinated chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. This vibrant recipe balances savory and tangy flavors, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice or with warm naan for a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp tikka masala spice mix
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix yogurt, minced garlic, grated ginger, and tikka masala spice mix. Add chicken pieces, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- 2. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken (discard excess marinade) and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the pan.
- 3. Prepare the Sauce: In the same pan, add crushed tomatoes with juice and additional tikka spices if desired. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4. Combine Everything: Return cooked chicken to the pan, gradually stir in heavy cream, and let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
- 5. Garnish: Remove from heat and stir in freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
- 6. Serve Up: Serve over basmati rice or with naan, drizzling extra cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 398
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 119mg