Description
Chicken Tikka Masala is a beloved dish that captures the essence of Indian cuisine with its rich, creamy sauce and perfectly marinated chicken. This recipe allows you to recreate restaurant-quality tikka masala right in your own kitchen, making it ideal for family dinners or gatherings. The tender chicken, infused with aromatic spices, is simmered in a luscious sauce that can be served over basmati rice, naan, or low-carb alternatives like cauliflower rice. Each bite is packed with flavor and warmth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 7 ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 teaspoons garam masala
- 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. Add chicken chunks and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a nonstick pan over high heat and add marinated chicken in batches until golden brown.
- Simmer the sauce: Reduce heat and combine tomato sauce and heavy cream in the same pan. Return seared chicken to the pan and simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 469
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 132mg