Description
Enjoy the vibrant taste of Chicken Tikka Masala, a delightful dish that combines tender marinated chicken and a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for a quick family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 28 oz boneless chicken thighs skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, crushed or minced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kashmiri chili or 1/2 teaspoon ground red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 small onions or 1 large onion, finely diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic finely grated
- 1 tablespoon ginger finely grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 14 ounces tomato puree tomato sauce/passata
- 1 teaspoon kashmiri chili optional for colour and flavour
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder adjust to your taste preference
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups heavy or thickened cream, use evaporated milk for lower calories
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water if needed
- 4 tablespoons cilantro fresh coriander to garnish
Instructions
- Combine the chicken with the marinade ingredients in a bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes to an hour, or overnight for best results.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches, frying until browned on each side for about 3 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
- Melt butter in the skillet, add onions, and cook until soft, about 3 minutes, scraping up the browned bits from the pan.
- Add garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant, and then mix in the garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and coriander. Stir for about 20 seconds.
- Pour in the tomato puree along with the chili powders and salt, letting the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes until it thickens and darkens in color.
- Incorporate the cream and brown sugar, then return the chicken and its juices to the skillet. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until the chicken is done and the sauce is thick. Add water to thin if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve alongside garlic butter rice and homemade naan.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, let the chicken marinate longer if time allows.
Serve with naan or rice to complement the sauce.
Adjust the chili powder to match your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 175mg