Chicken Tikka Masala
A luxurious blend of marinated chicken cooked in a rich tomato cream sauce, enhanced by vibrant spices.
- 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
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine the cubed chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Allow it to marinate for at least an hour.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until golden. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger.
- Mix in the Spices: Stir in the garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and coriander, allowing them to bloom in the oil.
- Brown the Chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the pan, allowing it to brown slightly.
- Combine with Sauce: Pour in the tomato sauce and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Create the Creamy Finish: Stir in the heavy cream after a few minutes of simmering.
- Complete the Dish: Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, ensuring the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Notes
The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavorful it will be. You can substitute yogurt with Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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