Single Serve Chicken Tikka Masala
Single serve chicken tikka masala: tender grilled chicken in a rich, spiced tomato cream sauce—big flavor made just for one.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite size pieces
- ¼ yellow onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- ½ tbsp Pretty Girls Eat Too All Purpose seasoning
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup tomato puree
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup plain yogurt divided
- juice of half a lemon
- 2 tbsp oil
To a bowl, combine chicken, ginger, lemon juice, half of the yogurt, and half of all spices. Mix well and set aside
To a skillet on medium high heat, sear chicken on all sides and remove from the pan. We will cook the chicken thoroughly later.
Lower the heat to medium. To the same pan, add in onion and once transclucent, add in garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add in tomato puree and remaining spices. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Return the chicken to the pan and simmer covered for another 10 minutes.
Remove the lid and add in heavy cream and remaining yogurt. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve immediately with naan and basmati rice.