Description
Indulge in this vibrant chicken tikka masala, featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt (full-fat)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons coriander
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 cup canned tomato puree
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, garam masala, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken thighs well and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- 2. Sear the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- 3. Create the Sauce Base: In the same skillet, sauté diced onions until translucent (3-4 minutes). Stir in tomato puree and let simmer.
- 4. Add Creaminess: Pour in coconut milk or heavy cream and stir well. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes to develop flavors.
- 5. Combine Chicken with Sauce: Return seared chicken to the sauce and cook uncovered on low heat for about 15 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg