Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka masala is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines marinated chicken with a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with spices. This easy-to-follow recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors into your home, making it perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings. Serve it with fluffy rice or warm naan to soak up every delicious drop of the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 28 oz canned tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper for at least one hour or overnight.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions until golden brown. Add garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Stir in spices and cook until aromatic. Pour in canned tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Mix in coconut milk to create a creamy sauce.
- Add marinated chicken along with marinade and cook for about 15 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg