Description
Chicken Tikka Masala is a delightful dish that combines tender marinated chicken with a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with spices. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, each bite offers an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup plain yogurt (full-fat)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 inch fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp tandoori spice mix
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, and tandoori spices. Add chicken, coat thoroughly, and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Sear the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken in batches until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes per batch). Remove from skillet.
- 3. Create the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent. Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add tomato puree and cook until thickened.
- 4. Add creaminess: Stir in coconut milk or heavy cream to create a luscious sauce.
- 5. Return chicken to skillet: Add seared chicken back into the sauce and simmer for about 15 minutes until fully cooked.
- 6. Garnish and serve: Top with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg