Description
Chicken tikka masala is a beloved dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine right to your table. With tender marinated chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, this recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it with fluffy naan or fragrant basmati rice for a delightful culinary experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 can (14 oz) quality canned tomatoes (crushed)
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken by mixing yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the cubed chicken and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken pieces in batches until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- 3. In the same skillet, sauté diced onions until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- 4. Add canned tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 5. Stir in coconut milk or heavy cream and let simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- 6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro alongside basmati rice or warm naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For more intense flavor, marinate chicken overnight. - Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.