Name: Easy chicken tikka masala thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
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

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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!

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.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: chicken thighs, Chicken tikka masala, Chicken tikka masala thighs

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

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Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 483kcal

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

Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF.
Combine all the ingredients (except for the chicken) in a blender and mix until smooth.
Cut a few slices into each chicken thigh then place on a wire rack over an oven-proof dish.
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.
Allow to bake for 25 mins then turn on the grill/broiler and allow the top of the chicken to caramelise.
Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 mins before serving.

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