Description
This Chicken Tikka Masala offers an irresistible flavor with simple preparation. Using chicken, fragrant spices, and creamy coconut milk, it’s the perfect quick dinner for any food lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into cubes
- 1 cup plain, full-fat yogurt
- 6 cloves garlic, grated, divided
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger, divided
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) canned tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- fresh cilantro, chopped, to serve
- 4 cups basmati rice, to serve
- homemade garlic naan, to serve
Instructions
- Whisk together the garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, smoked paprika, and cayenne in a small bowl. Set it aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the chicken with yogurt, half of the grated garlic, half of the grated ginger, and half of the spice mixture. Cover and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes or overnight.
- Heat oil and butter in a large pot or pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the marinated chicken in batches until browned, about 6 minutes total. Remove and set aside. Repeat for all chicken.
- Add the diced onion, remaining garlic, ginger, and spices to the pot. Cook until the onion softens, about 4 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, scraping the bottom to lift browned bits.
- Pour in the coconut milk and add the chicken back to the pot. Stir, lower heat, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve garnished with cilantro over basmati rice with naan.
Notes
Marinating the chicken overnight enhances its flavor.
Serve with steamed basmati rice and homemade garlic naan for a complete meal.
Adjust the spices according to your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg