Description
Dive into the rich and aromatic world of Chicken Tikka Masala, a beloved Indian classic that tantalizes your taste buds with its exquisite blend of spices and creamy tomato sauce. This recipe features succulent marinated chicken, grilled to perfection and simmered in a luscious sauce that strikes the ideal balance between warmth and creaminess. Served over fluffy basmati rice or alongside warm naan bread, each bite delivers an explosion of flavors that transport you straight to India. Ideal for cozy family dinners or for impressing guests at gatherings, this Chicken Tikka Masala is not just a meal; it is a culinary experience that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Garlic paste (to taste)
- Ginger paste (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Cooking oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining yogurt, curry powder, garlic paste, ginger paste, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken pieces and let sit for at least one hour (overnight preferred).
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil and cook marinated chicken until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add more oil if needed. Pour in tomato sauce along with additional spices like cumin and garam masala. Let simmer for about five minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the sauce and mix in heavy cream. Simmer for another ten minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot with basmati rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg