Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
A classic Indian dish with marinated chicken in a creamy tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 cup Yogurt plain
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 lb Chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 large Onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 can Tomato puree 15 oz
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, and paprika. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- 2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown. Add garlic and ginger, cook for another 2 minutes.
- 3. Stir in turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, and garam masala. Cook for 1 minute.
- 4. Add tomato puree and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5. Add marinated chicken and cook until chicken is done, about 15-20 minutes.
- 6. Stir in heavy cream and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- 7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Nutritional Value
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg
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