Description
Chicken tikka masala is a vibrant, creamy dish bursting with spices and tender chicken. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this recipe guarantees mouthwatering flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Fresh ginger
- Garlic cloves
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Garam masala
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in a mixture of yogurt, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, garam masala, salt, and pepper for at least one hour or overnight.
- Sear marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden but not fully cooked.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until caramelized.
- Add tomato puree and coconut milk/heavy cream to the onions; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Return seared chicken to the sauce; simmer until thoroughly cooked (10-15 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning as necessary; serve hot with rice or naan topped with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Substitute chicken with paneer or tofu for a vegetarian version. Experiment with different spices to customize the heat level.