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gluten free chicken tikka masala recipe

Simple Gluten-Free Chicken Tikka Masala

Quick and flavorful chicken tikka masala, completely gluten-free, creamy, and easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken cubed
  • 1/2 cup yogurt gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken: Mix chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Refrigerate 30–60 minutes.
    gluten free chicken tikka masala recipe
  2. Cook chicken: Grill or pan-sear chicken until cooked through, about 5–6 minutes per side.
  3. Make sauce: In a saucepan, heat oil, cook onion until golden, add tomatoes and cook until soft. Stir in coconut milk and simmer 5 minutes.
    gluten free chicken tikka masala recipe
  4. Combine: Add chicken to sauce and simmer 2–3 minutes.
  5. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with rice or gluten-free naa
    gluten free chicken tikka masala recipe

Notes

  • Ensure yogurt and any pre-made spices are labeled gluten-free.
  • Coconut milk or cream adds richness without wheat-based thickeners.
  • Cashews or almonds create a naturally creamy sauce without flour.
  • Cornstarch is optional for thickening and is naturally gluten-free.
  • Slow simmering enhances flavor layers.gluten free chicken tikka masala recipe