Description
This Chicken Tikka Masala recipe is a flavorful and creamy Indian dish that is sure to please your taste buds. Marinated chicken cooked in a spiced tomato-based sauce, this dish is perfect served with rice or naan.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and salt. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the chicken: Brown the chicken in oil, then set aside. Sauté onion, add spices, tomato sauce, and simmer. Return chicken to pan, add cream, and simmer until thick.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk and coconut yogurt.
- Adjust spice levels to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
