Description
Chicken Tikka Masala is a beloved Indian dish that brings the vibrant flavors of traditional cuisine right to your table. This recipe features tender chicken marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and yogurt, then simmered in a creamy tomato sauce that’s both rich and comforting. It’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings, serving as an impressive centerpiece that showcases the essence of Indian cooking. With its easy preparation and versatile serving options, including rice, naan, or salads, you’ll find that this Chicken Tikka Masala can be customized to suit any palate or dietary preference.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 7-ounce container plain Greek yogurt
- 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Mix yogurt, garam masala, lemon juice, black pepper, and ginger in a bowl. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a nonstick pan over high heat and cook marinated chicken until golden brown on all sides. Set aside.
- Simmer the sauce: In the same pan, combine tomato sauce, cream, garlic, and spices. Add seared chicken and simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg