Description
Chicken Tikka Masala is an iconic Indian dish that brings the vibrant flavors of India straight to your kitchen. This tantalizing recipe features tender chunks of marinated chicken grilled to perfection and simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. The dish is both creamy and aromatic, offering a perfect balance of heat and comfort with every bite. Served alongside fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread, Chicken Tikka Masala is ideal for family dinners, festive gatherings, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests. With its easy-to-follow instructions and accessible ingredients, this dish will quickly become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 400g canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, coriander, and chili powder in a bowl. Add the chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, sauté onions until golden brown; add garlic and ginger. Pour in pureed tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the sauce, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for another five minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg