Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful experience of homemade Chicken Tikka Masala, a beloved Indian dish that brings restaurant-quality taste right to your kitchen. This recipe features tender chicken marinated in a zesty yogurt blend, simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this Chicken Tikka Masala is both low-carb and gluten-free, catering to various dietary preferences without compromising on flavor. Serve it with basmati rice or naan for an unforgettable meal that everyone will love.
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
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Mix Greek yogurt with garam masala, lemon juice, black pepper, and ginger in a bowl. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat them in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a nonstick pan over high heat and sear the marinated chicken until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Simmer the sauce: In the same pan, combine tomato sauce, heavy cream, garlic, garam masala, paprika, salt, and cayenne. Stir for one minute before adding the seared chicken. Simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 868mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg