Description
Chicken Tikka Masala is a popular dish made with marinated chicken in a spiced tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, and spices for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until golden.
- Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add cream, stir, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Tikka Masala, Halal Chicken Recipe, Indian Cuisine