Description
Experience the rich flavors of Chicken Tikka Masala, a classic Indian dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to your dining table. This recipe features tender chicken marinated in a blend of spices and yogurt, then simmered in a creamy tomato sauce that is both aromatic and indulgent. Whether enjoyed over fluffy basmati rice or with warm naan, this dish promises to delight your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep, it’s also low carb and gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs. Dive into this easy-to-follow recipe and impress your guests with restaurant-quality flavors right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 7 ounces 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
- In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, garam masala, lemon juice, black pepper, and ginger.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat with the marinade; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat a nonstick pan over high heat; sear the marinated chicken until golden brown on all sides.
- In the same pan, stir together tomato sauce, cream, garlic, and remaining spices; simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the seared chicken to the sauce; cook until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg