Chicken Tikka Masala – Easy One Pot

Step 1: Heat Oil

Heat 2 tablespoons of plain olive oil in a large fry pan over medium to high heat.

Step 2: Brown Chicken

Add 4 chopped chicken breast fillets to the hot oil and brown them for about 4 to 5 minutes, until they are nicely browned on the outside.

Step 3: Add Tomato Soup

Pour in a 400g can of tomato soup over the browned chicken. (Alternatively, you can use diced tomatoes or tomato puree with a little water).

Step 4: Stir Tomato Soup

Give the chicken and tomato soup mixture a quick stir to combine.

Step 5: Add Tikka Masala Paste

Add 2 tablespoons of Tikka Masala paste to the pan. This paste contains a combination of spices like coriander, turmeric, garlic, and chili, providing a medium heat level.

Step 6: Stir Paste

Stir the Tikka Masala paste thoroughly into the chicken and tomato mixture until everything is well coated.

Step 7: Simmer the Curry

Reduce the heat slightly and allow the curry to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked all the way through.

Step 8: Add Natural Yogurt

Add 3 tablespoons of natural, unflavored, unsweetened yogurt to the simmering curry.

Step 9: Stir Yogurt

Stir the yogurt through the curry until it is well combined and the sauce transforms into a beautiful creamy golden mixture.

Step 10: Reheat and Serve

Since the cold yogurt will have cooled down the curry, leave it on the heat for a few more minutes until it starts simmering again and is hot throughout. Once hot, it's ready to serve.

Step 11: Enjoy

Serve the Chicken Tikka Masala hot, ideally over a bed of rice, or with other accompaniments like vegetables, noodles, papadums, or naan bread.

• If you don't have tomato soup, you can use diced tomatoes or tomato puree mixed with a little water.

• The natural yogurt helps to reduce the intense heat of the curry paste, making it suitable for children and adults alike, while retaining the delicious flavor.

• Serve with rice, vegetables, noodles, papadums, or naan bread.