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Chicken Tikka Masala

Arguably the most famous Indian dish in Britain, the classic Tikka Masala came to even more prominence when a UK foreign secretary proclaimed it to be 'Britain's true national dish'. Every time we take a mouthful of this deliciously creamy and flavoursome dish, we remember all over again why it is so beloved. This recipe makes it the classic way: marinating the chicken first and then cooking it in the curry sauce.

1 out of 3 Difficulty
2 out of 3 spice levels Medium
35 mins Preparation

Ingredients

Serves 4 people

  • 2 tbsp. yoghurt (optional)
  • 2 tbps. oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 tbps. Patak’s Tikka Masala Spice Paste (or 2 Patak's Tikka Masala Paste Pots)
  • 200ml water
  • 1 tsp garlic & ginger, chopped (optional)
  • 400g chicken breast, diced
  • 200g canned chopped tomatoes
  • 100ml double cream
  • 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)

Method


  1. As an optional first step, marinade the chicken first with the yoghurt and 2 tbsp. Spice Paste. Then either grill it separately, or add it uncooked into the sauce and allow to cook through.
  2. Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Add the onion, and cook until soft.
  3. Add Patak’s Tikka Masala Spice Paste, 100ml of water, and the ginger & garlic (if using). Stir occasionally, until your sauce is reduced and thickened.
  4. Add the chicken, cook until sealed.
  5. Add 100ml water and the tomatoes. Bring your curry to the boil, and simmer un-covered for 10 minutes.
  6. Add the double cream and a pinch of sugar (optional). Simmer un-covered for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve with plain naans or pappadums, and garnish with fresh chopped coriander
  • Serves 4 people

    • 2 tbsp. yoghurt (optional)
    • 2 tbps. oil
    • 1 medium onion
    • 4 tbps. Patak’s Tikka Masala Spice Paste (or 2 Patak's Tikka Masala Paste Pots)
    • 200ml water
    • 1 tsp garlic & ginger, chopped (optional)
    • 400g chicken breast, diced
    • 200g canned chopped tomatoes
    • 100ml double cream
    • 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)

    1. As an optional first step, marinade the chicken first with the yoghurt and 2 tbsp. Spice Paste. Then either grill it separately, or add it uncooked into the sauce and allow to cook through.
    2. Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Add the onion, and cook until soft.
    3. Add Patak’s Tikka Masala Spice Paste, 100ml of water, and the ginger & garlic (if using). Stir occasionally, until your sauce is reduced and thickened.
    4. Add the chicken, cook until sealed.
    5. Add 100ml water and the tomatoes. Bring your curry to the boil, and simmer un-covered for 10 minutes.
    6. Add the double cream and a pinch of sugar (optional). Simmer un-covered for 5 minutes.
    7. Serve with plain naans or pappadums, and garnish with fresh chopped coriander