Description
Chicken tikka masala is a beloved dish that combines tender, marinated chicken with a rich, spiced tomato cream sauce. This recipe is perfect for both cozy family dinners and impressive gatherings, offering a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Easy to prepare, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 inches fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- 1 cup canned tomato puree
- 1 cup coconut cream or heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- 2. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté marinated chicken until browned and cooked through (8-10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- 3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and cook chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in tomato puree along with salt and pepper; simmer gently.
- 4. Add Creaminess: Gradually stir in coconut cream or heavy cream. Allow to simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
- 5. Bring It All Together: Return cooked chicken to the sauce and heat through for a few minutes while stirring.
- 6. Serve with Style: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg