Best 2 Quick Tikka Masala Recipes

If you're craving a delicious and flavorful meal but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen, quick tikka masala is the perfect solution. This popular Indian dish is known for its creamy, tomato-based sauce and tender, succulent chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little planning, you can have a mouthwatering tikka masala on the table in no time.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA FOR TWO

Quick Chicken Tikka Masala for Two image

One of the most popular Indian dishes in the U.S. and the U.K., chicken tikka masala usually involves several steps including marinating and grilling the chicken before simmering in a curried tomato cream sauce. We've simplified it to a one-skillet dish for two and lightened it by increasing the vegetables, omitting the butter and using less cream. Serve with brown basmati rice. From Eatingwell.com

Provided by Gagoo

Categories Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 teaspoons garam masala
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
8 ounces chicken tenders
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small sweet onion, diced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Stir together garam masala, salt and turmeric in a small dish. Place flour in a shallow dish. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the spice mixture and dredge in the flour. (Reserve the remaining spice mix and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the remaining flour.).
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the pan over medium-low heat. Add garlic, onion and ginger and cook, stirring often, until starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the reserved spice mix and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Sprinkle with the reserved 1 1/2 teaspoons flour and stir until coated. Add tomatoes and their juice. Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until thickened and the onion is tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in cream. Add the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat until the chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

QUICK TIKKA MASALA

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Adapted from Blake Royer's "Dinner Tonight" column at Serious Eats; he adapted it from a recipe he found at about.com.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut in 2 equal pieces
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
salt
ground black pepper
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 red onion, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala or 1 teaspoon other curry powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
10 ounces light cream or 3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon flour (only if using yogurt, omit if using cream)
2 teaspoons tomato paste

Steps:

Grate 1 piece of ginger into a large zip top bag. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tbsp yogurt and 1 tbsp oil. Add the chicken, press out as much air as possible and seal. Set aside (at room temperature) to marinate while proceeding.
Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over low heat. Roughly chop the remaining piece of ginger and add it to the oil, with the onion. Cook gently 10-15 minutes until well caramelized and almost mushy. Add chili powder, garam masala and turmeric; stir well. Cook 2-3 minutes to bloom and blend the flavors. Season with a generous pinch of salt and scrape mixture into a bowl; set aside.
Increase heat to medium-high; empty the zip top bag into the skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through but still tender. Return spice mix to pan. If using cream, add it at this point. If not, add flour then yogurt. Stir in tomato paste. Simmer 5 minutes.
Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper or lemon juice if needed. Serve with basmati rice or naan.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your tikka masala. Use fresh, flavorful tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Choose a good quality yogurt and garam masala.
Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: This will help the chicken to absorb the flavors of the marinade and make it more tender.
Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
Don't be afraid to adjust the spices to your taste: If you like your tikka masala spicy, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder dish, reduce the amount of spices.
Serve the tikka masala with basmati rice or naan bread: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Tikka masala is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a delicious tikka masala at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give tikka masala a try!

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