Description
Chicken Tikka Masala is a beloved dish that encapsulates the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine, promising a delightful culinary experience right in your home. This recipe features tender chicken marinated in an aromatic blend of spices and yogurt, then simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this dish is both satisfying and indulgent without compromising dietary preferences. With its low-carb and gluten-free profile, Chicken Tikka Masala caters to various eating habits while delivering layers of flavor that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 7-ounce container plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- Marinate chicken by mixing yogurt, garam masala, lemon juice, black pepper, and ginger in a bowl. Add chicken chunks and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- In a nonstick pan over high heat, sear half of the marinated chicken until golden brown; transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
- Lower heat and add tomato sauce, cream, garlic, garam masala, paprika, salt, and cayenne to the pan. Stir for one minute.
- Add seared chicken back into the sauce and simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg