How to make
Begin by preparing the chicken. Remove the bones from the chicken thighs and trim off the skin if desired. Cut the meat into bite sized pieces so it cooks evenly and absorbs the sauce better.
Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and season them with salt and black pepper.
Cook the chicken for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes lightly golden on all sides.
Add the tikka masala spice blend to the pan. Stir well so the chicken becomes evenly coated with the spices.
Pour in the tomato puree and mix everything together. Allow the sauce to simmer gently while stirring occasionally. As it cooks, the sauce will begin to thicken and develop a rich aroma.
After several minutes add the sour cream. Stir carefully until the cream blends smoothly into the tomato sauce. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes so the flavors combine and the sauce becomes creamy and balanced.
While the chicken tikka masala is simmering, prepare the rice.
Rinse the rice under cold water and place it in a pot with three cups of water. Bring the rice to a boil and cook until the grains become soft and fluffy.
Once the rice is cooked, shape portions of the rice in small bowls or cups and carefully turn them out onto serving plates.
Arrange the chicken tikka masala with its rich sauce around the rice.
Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the top.
Serve the chicken tikka masala with rice while warm. The creamy tomato sauce and aromatic spices make this dish comforting and full of flavor.
If you enjoy rice inspired recipes, be sure to also explore our guides on how to prepare the famous chinese chicken fried rice or the fragrant kashmiri basmati rice.
