Chicken Tikka Masala
A vibrant blend of spices, tender chicken, and a creamy sauce that is a comfort food classic.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tikka masala spice blend
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cream
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, tikka masala, and salt. Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until browned.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add cream and mix well; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
For extra heat, add chili powder or fresh green chilies when sautéing onions. Coconut milk can replace the cream for a lighter dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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