Chicken Tikka Masala

Tender chicken in a rich, spiced tomato and cream sauce, best served with rice or naan.

SHOPPING LIST

• chicken breast fillets500g
• natural yogurt150g
• garam masala2 tbsp
• ground cumin1 tbsp
• ground coriander1 tbsp
• turmeric1 tsp
• smoked paprika1 tsp
• onion1
• garlic cloves3
• ginger20g
• tomato passata400g
• double cream100ml
• vegetable oil2 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• coriander10g

METHOD

1. 1Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix with yogurt, half the garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and paprika.
2. 2Marinate for at least 20 minutes in the fridge.
3. 3Heat oil in a large pan and fry the onion, garlic, and ginger for 5 minutes until soft.
4. 4Add the marinated chicken and cook for 10 minutes, stirring, until sealed.
5. 5Pour in the tomato passata and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. 6Stir in the remaining garam masala and double cream, then cook for 5 more minutes until the chicken is cooked through with no pink.
7. 7Season with salt and scatter with chopped coriander before serving.
8. 8Serve hot with rice or naan.

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