Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chicken Tikka Masala, a beloved Indian dish that brings the authentic taste of India to your dining table. This delightful recipe features tender chicken marinated in a blend of spices and yogurt, then simmered in a creamy tomato sauce that is both savory and satisfying. Perfect for family meals or entertaining guests, Chicken Tikka Masala is not only easy to prepare but also caters to various dietary needs, being gluten-free and low carb. Enjoy this restaurant-quality dish from the comfort of your home and elevate your dinner experience tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, and spices. Coat the chicken pieces and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a nonstick pan over high heat and cook the marinated chicken until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same pan, combine tomato sauce, cream, garlic, and remaining spices. Add seared chicken back into the pan and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg