Easy Chicken Tikka Masala
This Easy Chicken Tikka Masala recipe features tender marinated chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain yogurt for marinade
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper adjust for spice level
- 3 clove garlic minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger grated
- 1 each onion finely chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, combine yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, paprika, cayenne, half the garlic, ginger, and salt. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken with all the marinade to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is mostly cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavor and thicken the sauce.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes until sauce is creamy and chicken is fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan bread.
Notes
Adjust spices to taste. Leftover tikka masala is great for meal prep and reheats well.