Chicken Tikka Masala
Experience the rich, creamy delight of Chicken Tikka Masala, a celebration of flavors and a journey into Indian cuisine.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast, cubed
- 200g yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tikka masala spice mix
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 400g canned tomatoes
- 200ml cream
- Cilantro for garnish
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with yogurt and tikka masala spices for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until golden.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in canned tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes, letting the flavors meld beautifully.
- Add cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring until creamy and smooth.
- Season with salt, garnish with cilantro, and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze it in portions for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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