Restaurant Style Chicken Tikka Masala
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Restaurant Style Chicken Tikka Masala
Authentic North India · Restaurant Style

Restaurant Style Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

By Jeevan Depa·✓Kitchen Tested & Verified·Updated October 2026
Non-Veg📍North India🍽️Lunch & Dinner⏱️30 mins⚡Medium👥Serves 4Chicken
🍳Why This Recipe Works & Culinary Heritage

Restaurant Style Chicken Tikka Masala is a celebrated North India culinary specialty crafted with traditional techniques and authentic spices. Prepared with 20 metric-standardized ingredients (featuring Boneless Chicken, Hung Curd, Ginger Garlic Paste, Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, Red Chilli Powder), this dish balances aromatic spices with rich cooking bases for deep, authentic flavor.

⏱️ Cook Time: 30 mins•👥 Servings: 4 plates•🛒 Instamart: 1-Click Doorstep Sync

Ingredients for Restaurant Style Chicken Tikka Masala

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Boneless Chicken
500 g
2
Hung Curd
4 tbsp
3
Ginger Garlic Paste
2.5 tbsp
4
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
2 tbsp
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5
Red Chilli Powder
1/2 tsp
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6
Turmeric Powder
1/4 tsp
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7
Coriander Powder
3 tbsp
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8
Cumin Powder
1 tsp
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9
Garam Masala
1 tsp
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10
Kasuri Methi
2 tsp
11
Lemon Juice
1 tbsp
12
Mustard Oil
1 tbsp
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13
Gram Flour (Besan)
1 tbsp
14
Salt
1.5 tsp
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15
Cooking Oil
2 tbsp
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Butter
1 tbsp
17
Onion
2 piece
18
Tomato
2 piece
19
Tomato Ketchup
1 tbsp
20
Fresh Cream
4 tbsp

In a mixing bowl, combine 500g chicken with 4 tbsp hung curd, 1.5 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp gram flour (besan), 1 tbsp mustard oil, and 1 tsp salt. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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In a mixing bowl, combine 500g chicken with 4 tbsp hung curd, 1.5 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp gram flour (besan), 1 tbsp mustard oil, and 1 tsp salt. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2
Heat a pan or grill with a little oil on medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken pieces for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway until browned, slightly charred, and cooked through. Set aside.
3
In a separate pan or kadai, heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter. Add 2 finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and cook until fragrant.
4
Add 2 finely chopped or pureed tomatoes along with 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder, 2 tbsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook the masala on medium flame until the oil begins to separate from the edges.
5
Stir in 1 tbsp tomato ketchup and pour in 1/2 cup of warm water to form a smooth gravy. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
6
Add the cooked chicken tikka pieces to the gravy and mix gently. Cover and simmer on low heat for 5 to 7 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
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Finish by stirring in 1 tsp crushed kasuri methi, 1/2 tsp garam masala, and 3-4 tbsp fresh cream. Simmer for 1 minute and serve hot with naan, roti, or jeera rice.
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Chef's Secrets & Pro Cooking Tips

Professional culinary techniques for restaurant-quality Restaurant Style Chicken Tikka Masala at home

1

Two-Stage Marination Magic

First marinate chicken with ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt for 20 minutes to tenderize the fibers. Then introduce spiced hung curd for rich, deep flavor penetration.

2

Brown the Onions (Bhunao Process)

Take your time browning the onions to a deep golden amber. The slow caramelization forms the foundational flavor base and rich color of authentic Indian meat gravies.

3

Simmer on Low Flame for Juicy Meat

Keep the heat on gentle low-medium once the liquid is added. Rapid boiling contracts muscle fibers and dries out poultry meat.

🥗Nutritional Breakdown

Estimated nutritional facts per serving (based on 4 servings)

Nutrient Dense
Calories
451kcal
18% DV
Protein
35g
70% DV
Carbs
29g
11% DV
Fat
17g
22% DV
Fiber
3g
11% DV
Sodium
651mg
28% DV

* Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. Actual nutritional requirements may differ based on age, gender, and physical activity level.

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Culinary Tags

#Chicken Tikka Masala#Restaurant Style Chicken#North Indian Curry#Dinner Recipe#Chicken Tikka Gravy
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Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Guide

Answers to common questions about preparing, storing, and customizing Restaurant Style Chicken Tikka Masala

You need 20 ingredients to make Restaurant Style Chicken Tikka Masala: Boneless Chicken (500 g), Hung Curd (4 tbsp), Ginger Garlic Paste (2.5 tbsp), Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder (2 tbsp), Red Chilli Powder (1/2 tsp), Turmeric Powder (1/4 tsp), Coriander Powder (3 tbsp), Cumin Powder (1 tsp), Garam Masala (1 tsp), Kasuri Methi (2 tsp), Lemon Juice (1 tbsp), Mustard Oil (1 tbsp), Gram Flour (Besan) (1 tbsp), Salt (1.5 tsp), Cooking Oil (2 tbsp), Butter (1 tbsp), Onion (2 piece), Tomato (2 piece), Tomato Ketchup (1 tbsp), Fresh Cream (4 tbsp). Exact metric quantities for your chosen servings are listed in the ingredients section above, and you can add all of them to your Swiggy Instamart cart in one click.

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