Easy chicken tikka masala thighs

Easy chicken tikka masala thighs are a great way to get all those glorious curry flavors without all the fuss. Serve with Naan and raita for an easy feast.

So you know by now that I love a cooking shortcut. Especially on weeknights when no-one has time to spend hours in the kitchen. And this easy chicken tikka masala thighs recipe is right up my alley. Not only does it use chicken thighs, which I LOVE, the easy tikka masala paste you slather them in results in the most delicious, finger-licking chicken.

It’s the kind of recipe I prep  in the morning while I have a second and the marinade gets to work its magic throughout the day and then around 45 mins before dinner time I just pop the chicken thighs into a hot oven and serve the juicy, aromatic chicken with pillowy naan bread, some cucumber raita and a quick chopped salad. It’s SUCH a good dinner and guarantees empty plates every time. Plus, the leftover chicken is pretty awesome the next day too!

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Easy chicken tikka masala thighs

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

Easy chicken tikka masala thighs are a great way to get all those glorious curry flavors without all the fuss. Serve with Naan and raita for an easy feast.

Servings: 4

Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

• 1 onion, quartered
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp crushed ginger
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup plain yoghurt
• 1 tsp salt
• 8 chicken thighs

Instructions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF.

2. Combine all the ingredients (except for the chicken) in a blender and mix until smooth. 

3. Cut a few slices into each chicken thigh then place on a wire rack over an oven-proof dish. 

4. Place the chicken thighs on the wire rack then pour over the curry paste/sauce. Push the sauce into the slices then place into the oven. 

5. Allow to bake for 25 mins then turn on the grill/broiler and allow the top of the chicken to caramelise. 

6. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 mins before serving. 

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