Description
A flavorful and creamy chicken tikka masala that is easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tikka masala spice mix
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, and tikka masala for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion until golden.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add marinated chicken; cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix in heavy cream; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or naan.
- Adjust tikka masala spice level to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg