Chicken Tikka Masala
A popular Indian dish with tender chicken in a spiced tomato cream sauce.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 12 inch cast iron skillet
- mixing bowl set
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 lbs. Chicken Breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 3/4 cup Whole Milk Yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 2 Tablespoons Oil
Tikka Masala Sauce:
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Large Onion (finely diced)
- 1 Serrrano Pepper (finely diced)
- 2 teaspoons Ginger
- 1 Tablespoon Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander*
- 1-2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- (1) 14-ounce can Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/4 cup Water (optional)
Garnish:
- Rice
- Naan Bread
- Cilantro
Instructions
Chicken Marinade:
- In a medium-sized bowl, add chicken, yogurt, salt, garam masala, and garlic powder. Stir to completely coat chicken. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Cook chicken for 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
Chicken Tikka Masala Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 6-7 minutes or until it starts to soften. Stir in pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add ginger, garam masala, paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, coriander, and salt. Stir to coat onions. Add brown sugar and tomatoes.
- Let simmer for 10-15 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken. Stir in the heavy cream. Add chicken back into the sauce and let cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, stirring often. Add water, if needed.
- Serve with basmati rice and naan bread. Top with cilantro.
Notes
*Coriander is cilantro. If using fresh cilantro, finely dice 1 1/2 Tablespoons of fresh cilantro and add to the sauce.
*This recipe may be made in the slow-cooker. Add all ingredients (except oil) and cook for 6-7 hours on low or until chicken is tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 1238mg | Potassium: 727mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1211IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg
