Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of chicken tikka masala, a beloved dish that combines marinated grilled chicken with a luscious tomato sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With vibrant spices and a creamy texture, it pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or warm naan. Experience the magic of this culinary masterpiece that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 680g)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk or cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Add cubed chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (overnight is preferred).
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Create the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; then stir in crushed tomatoes and coconut milk. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Combine Everything: Return the browned chicken to the skillet with sauce and simmer gently for an additional 20 minutes.
- Serve it Up: Serve hot over basmati rice or with naan bread, garnished with freshly chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg