Sticky Chicken Tikka Masala (Print Version)

Slow-cooked chicken in spiced masala, glazed with honey-soy, wrapped in soft tortillas with fresh garnishes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken and Marinade

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
04 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
05 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic
06 - 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
07 - 1.5 teaspoons ground coriander
08 - 1.5 teaspoons garam masala
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
11 - 1.5 teaspoons salt

→ Masala Sauce

12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
13 - 1 medium onion, finely diced
14 - 2 teaspoons grated ginger
15 - 2 teaspoons minced garlic
16 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
17 - 2 teaspoons garam masala
18 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
19 - 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
20 - 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
21 - 0.5 cup heavy cream
22 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
23 - 2 tablespoons honey
24 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Sticky Glaze

25 - 2 tablespoons honey
26 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
27 - 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
28 - 2 tablespoons prepared masala sauce

→ For Serving

29 - 6 small flour or corn tortillas
30 - 1 red onion, thinly sliced
31 - Fresh cilantro leaves
32 - 1 small cucumber, diced
33 - Lime wedges

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine chicken thighs with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, garam masala, smoked paprika, turmeric, and salt in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
02 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, grated ginger, and minced garlic; sauté 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in ground cumin, garam masala, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
04 - Incorporate crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and honey. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
05 - Transfer marinated chicken and masala sauce to a slow cooker. Stir to evenly coat chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until tender and fully cooked.
06 - Remove chicken, shred using forks. Stir heavy cream into the slow cooker sauce, return shredded chicken, and mix thoroughly.
07 - In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of masala sauce. Simmer over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until thick and sticky.
08 - Drizzle the sticky glaze over the shredded chicken and toss to coat equally.
09 - Warm tortillas according to package instructions. Fill each with glazed chicken, then top with sliced red onion, diced cucumber, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime wedge.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Delicious blend of Indian and Mexican flavors
  • Perfectly tender chicken with a sticky glaze
02 -
  • Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • Can add green chilies for spicier flavor.
03 -
  • Marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor.
  • Adjust honey and spice levels in the glaze to your preference.
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