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Jamie Oliver Chicken Tikka Masala

Jamie Oliver Chicken Tikka Masala
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Jamie Oliver’s chicken tikka masala is a curry made by marinating chicken in yogurt and spices, then cooking it in a creamy tomato-based sauce with aromatic spices, creating a rich and flavorful dish.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Marinade

    • 500g chicken breast or thighs (cut into chunks)

    • 150g yogurt

    • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

    • 1 teaspoon paprika or chili powder

    • 1 teaspoon turmeric

    • 1 teaspoon garam masala

    • Salt (to taste)

For the Sauce

    • 1 onion (finely chopped)

    • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

    • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)

    • 2 tablespoons curry paste or spice mix

    • 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes

    • 150ml cream

    • 100ml water or stock

    • 2 tablespoons oil or butter

    • Fresh coriander

Optional additions:

    • Green chilies

    • Lemon juice

    • Butter for finishing

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, mix yoghurt, ginger-garlic, spices, and salt. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 20–30 minutes (longer for deeper flavor).

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

Heat a pan with a little oil and cook the marinated chicken until lightly charred and cooked through. Set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Base

In the same pan, heat oil or butter. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and golden.

Step 4: Add Aromatics

Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.

Step 5: Add Spices

Add curry paste or spice mix and cook briefly to release flavors.

Step 6: Build the Sauce

Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes until thickened.

Step 7: Add Cream

Pour in cream and mix well to create a rich sauce.

Step 8: Combine Chicken and Sauce

Add cooked chicken back into the pan and simmer for 10–15 minutes.

Step 9: Finish and Serve

Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/chicken-tikka-masala/