Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful essence of Chicken Tikka Masala, a beloved Indian dish that transforms your kitchen into a culinary haven. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender chicken marinated in creamy yogurt and aromatic spices, simmered to perfection in a luscious tikka masala sauce. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights, it caters to various dietary preferences as it’s low carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free. Pair it with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan for an authentic experience that will satisfy your cravings and impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 7-ounce container plain Greek yogurt
- 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing yogurt, garam masala, lemon juice, black pepper, and ginger in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Sear the marinated chicken in a nonstick pan over high heat until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, combine tomato sauce, cream, garlic, and spices; bring to a simmer. Add seared chicken and cook for 20 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg