Chicken Tikka Masala is a sensory celebration that captivates the senses from the first aromatic whiff. Each spoonful delivers a perfect harmony of sweet and savory, with a creamy texture that coats your palate luxuriously, while tender notes of cinnamon and cardamom dance across your taste buds. It's the kind of dish that makes conversation pause mid-sentence as everyone at the table closes their eyes to savor the moment. With that very first bite, shoulders relax, worries fade, and the comfort of something truly delicious reminds you what matters most – these small, perfect moments of culinary bliss shared with those you love.
What makes Chicken Tikka Masala difficult to prepare?
Traditional recipes for chicken tikka masala call for up to 20 unique ingredients that are not readily available at the standard American grocery store. Crafting the perfect sauce consistency involves multiple steps executed at the right time while balancing the complex blend of spices.
How does Curry Tonight make it easy?
All the hard work has already been done for you. The Tikka Masala par-cooked sauce comes complete with every spice and seasoning perfectly balanced—no need to raid your spice cabinet or hunt down exotic ingredients. The carefully curated blend of authentic spices has already been harmoniously incorporated into our velvety base with attention to detail. So now can achieve the signature creamy texture and rich, complex flavors that define restaurant-quality tikka masala without adding a single additional seasoning. We've mastered the art of spice-blooming and sauce-simmering so you don't have to—just open, pour, and prepare to impress.
Lets dive into how Curry Tonight can bring this to your family's dinner table in 25 minutes.
Ingredients You'll Need
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pouch Curry Tonight Tikka Masala sauce
- 1 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon of cilantro to garnish (optional)
- Rice or naan for serving
Easy One-Pot Method
Step 1: Brown the Chicken
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken cubes and cook until lightly browned on all sides for about 5 minutes.
Step 2: Add the Magic
- Pour in the entire pouch of Curry Tonight Tikka Masala sauce.
- Stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
Step 3: Simmer and Serve
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Your dinner is ready once the sauce thickens up.
- Garnish with a touch of chopped cilantro and bring it home.
Pro Tip - If you like your Chicken Tikka Masala to be extra creamy, drizzle in a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream. Yum!
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Variations
Our Tikka Masala sauce adapts beautifully to your preferred cooking method, making weeknight Indian cuisine effortless no matter your schedule.
| If you love cooking in your Instant Pot, check out the Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala. | If you prefer for a hands-off approach, check out the Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala. |
Share your delight with the world
So what are you waiting for? Grab your Curry Tonight Tikka Masala sauce and transform your kitchen into a flavor playground! Remember, great food is meant to be shared—both at the table and online! We'd absolutely LOVE to see your culinary creations—whether you stick to our classic recipe or go wild with tikka masala tacos. Snap a pic of your delicious dish and tag us @curry.tonight on Instagram so we can drool over your masterpiece (and maybe feature you on our page!).
