Description
Chicken Tikka Masala is a beloved Indian dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its rich, creamy tomato sauce and aromatic spices. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender marinated chicken simmered in a robust sauce, perfect for cozy nights at home or impressing guests at dinner parties. Each bite bursts with flavor, harmonizing beautifully with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create this restaurant-quality dish right in your kitchen. Prepare yourself for a comforting culinary experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- Tandoori masala spice blend
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in yogurt, garlic, ginger, and tandoori masala for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat grill or oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook marinated chicken until browned and cooked through (15-20 minutes).
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onions in oil until translucent; add remaining garlic and ginger; cook for another minute.
- Stir in canned tomatoes; simmer uncovered for about ten minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add coconut milk or heavy cream; mix well.
- Fold in cooked chicken; simmer on low heat for five more minutes.
- Serve hot with basmati rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg