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Indian Leftover Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

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Indian Leftover Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe, a delicious chicken curry that is super easy to make, yet aromatic and so comforting. This homemade version easily beats any take-away. A delicious family dinner that is ready in about 20 minutes.

Overhead shoot of a pot with chicken tikka masala curry

To say that British people like curry is definitely an understatement. They absolutely love it; to such extent, that curry has been adopted as a national dish. That makes it a favourite when it comes to having a take-away too.

My personal favourite is chicken curry, but l wouldn’t say no to beef, fish or vegetable curry either. As l might have mentioned before, lamb is not quite my thing, so l would just politely say no to it. But anything else, yes, please, one big portion for me.

It was actually in London where l first tried curry, and, although my first impression was, nope, that’s not for me, l got to appreciate a good curry. I guess the strong spices can be a bit overwhelming for someone used to kind of plain food.

Now I do appreciate these fantastic Indian spices, although I don’t go crazy about too much heat. My curries tend to be mild, in this way the whole family gets to enjoy them too. But, of course, these homemade curries recipes can be tweaked to one’s liking, and more heat can be added to them.

We’ve all been guilty of throwing away leftovers at some point, so how about we get to transform this leftover roast chicken into a fabulous leftover chicken tikka masala that will have you lick your fingers clean?

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How to make leftover chicken tikka masala

My chicken tikka masala is by no means an authentic Indian recipe, but it tastes like the real deal, and l’m quite proud of it. It is pretty mild, but the spices used plus the ginger give this dish that particularly fragrant taste one expects from a good curry.

And if a chicken tikka masala cooked from scratch is easy to make, this leftover chicken tikka masala is even easier, and quicker to make too. Let’s see how it’s made:

  • in a pan, fry the onions gently until lightly brown
  • add the garlic, ginger and red chilli, and cook for a further 30 seconds or so until fragrant
  • add the spices, and give it a good stir, so that the full flavours can be released
  • in go the chopped tomatoes and water, and leave to cook for about 10 minutes or until the water is reduced and you get a thicker sauce
  • add the Greek yogurt and tomato puree, and give it a good stir

Make sure the yogurt is at room temperature, otherwise it will curdle when added to the hot curry. Alternatively, add a few tablespoons of the hot sauce to it, mixing well after each addition, then add it to the pan.

  • throw in the leftover chicken pieces, leave to simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat
  • garnish with fresh coriander (cilantro) or parsley

A white plate with basmati rice topped with chicken tikka masala

Can I swap leftover chicken for other leftover meat?

Absolutely, any kind of meat goes: leftover turkey, beef, lamb, pork, or a combination of any of it. As long as the meat is already cooked, the cooking time for this curry does not change at all.

Can I freeze the leftover chicken tikka masala?

Yes, curries make a perfect dish to be frozen and enjoyed at any other time. Just make sure you add it to a tupperware with a good air-tight lid, and it’s ready to go in the freezer.

I don’t usually freeze rice, since it’s so easy to make it fresh before every meal, in this tutorial I show you how to make basmati rice at home easily. It’s the best basmati you can get, and it’s done on the stove top.

OTHER CURRY RECIPES

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Indian Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

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Overhead shoot of a white plate with rice and chicken curry

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Indian Leftover Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Indian Leftover Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe, a delicious chicken curry that is super easy to make, yet aromatic and so comforting. This homemade version easily beats any take-away. A delicious family dinner that is ready in about 20 minutes.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: leftover chicken recipes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 426 kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol
Ingredients
  • 2 cups leftover roast chicken
  • 2 onions
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 large tomatoes
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 cm fresh ginger root
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp mild curry powder
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh coriander or parsley
  • 1/2 red chilli
Metric - US Customary
Instructions
  1. Peel and cut the onions, garlic cloves and ginger.
  2. Heat up the oil in a pan and fry the onions on a medium heat until golden.
  3. Add the garlic, chilli and ginger and stir for 10-15 seconds.

  4. Chop the tomatoes and add them to a pan. Mix well and cook until the tomatoes are mushy.
  5. Next, add the spices and fry for a few seconds to release their full flavour, then pour in the and water and leave to cook until the water has been absorbed and the sauce begins to thicken.

  6. Add the tomato purée, yogurt and check if it needs any salt or pepper.

  7. Add the cooked chicken, give it a good stir, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

  8. Garnish with fresh coriander or parsley.
  9. Remove from the heat and serve hot with basmati rice, naan or pitta bread.

Recipe Notes

 

  • The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.
  • See the post for more tips on how to make the best leftover chicken tikka masala
Nutrition Facts
Indian Leftover Chicken Tikka Masala
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 106mg35%
Sodium 147mg6%
Potassium 1244mg36%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 41g82%
Vitamin A 2295IU46%
Vitamin C 61.5mg75%
Calcium 102mg10%
Iron 3.7mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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