Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. There are many ways to make curry with versions from all over the world, some original to a specific region, some influenced by travelers who interpreted a curry their own way, and everything in between. This particular curry dish has questionable origins of its own, but in my opinion, it doesn’t matter where it ultimately came from. It is absolutely delicious and always satisfying. It is called Chicken Tikka Masala, and I think you’re going to love it There are many different ways to make it, and recipes vary from country to country and even cook to cook. It is very similar in flavor and texture to the famous Butter Chicken or Chicken Korma, though with variations in spices and cooking steps. The origin of the recipe is murky, with some claiming it is an original Indian food recipe, some that it is a British invention by East Pakistan or Bangladesh migrants, some that it was born in Scotland from a Bangladeshi chef, and some that it just a modern take on an Indian classic. Most believe it is a British creation with Indian origins, though it is now found all over the world. It isn’t a difficult recipe to make, though there are a lot of ingredients. Don’t let that stop you. It’s worth making a trip to your local Indian grocery store, or ordering spices online. It’s also easy to customize to your own heat and spice levels, so feel free to vary up the ratios, my spicy food loving friends, better than your favorite Indian restaurant. Let’s talk about how to make Chicken Tikka Masala, shall we? You can also grill or pan cook the marinated chicken in a cast iron skillet over high heat for your at-home version. Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, and bit of water, then simmer the sauce to develop its wonderful flavor. Add the heavy cream and stir to mix through. Garnish and serve! Chicken tikka masala is great with steamed rice and warmed naan bread. Boom! Done! Your creamy chicken tikka masala is ready to serve! Looks great, doesn’t it? The tomato cream sauce smells amazing. Talk about comfort food. This chicken curry is sure to satisfy even the most profound of cravings. We love this recipe. Highly recommended! Butter chicken’s velvety sauce is typically milder, made with lots of butter and cream, where chicken tikka masala features a tangier, spicier sauce that incorporates a wider range of spices. Also, butter chicken is a traditional Indian dish, while tikka masala likely originated in the UK as a British-Indian adaptation for local tastes. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this chicken tikka masala recipe. Creamy and spicy in all the right ways. Let me know if you make it. Such a great recipe. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy! NOTE: This recipe was updated on 3/13/24 to include new photos and information. It was originally published on 3/15/21.
