Chicken Tikka Masala
Marinated, tender chicken simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce and finished with a touch of cream—Chicken Tikka Masala is a bold, creamy adventure that brings the flavors of the Indian subcontinent right to your plate!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 150g plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 400g canned crushed tomatoes
- 200ml heavy cream
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh coriander, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and salt. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until lightly browned.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in garam masala and heavy cream, then cook for another 5-10 minutes until sauce is thickened.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with basmati rice or naan.
Notes
Adjust chili or cayenne if you prefer it spicier. Perfect with naan to soak up that luscious sauce!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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