Description
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of Chicken Tikka Masala, a beloved Indian dish that brings restaurant-quality taste right to your home. This recipe features tender marinated chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce, making it an ideal choice for any occasion—from cozy dinners to festive gatherings. With its low-carb and gluten-free profile, this Chicken Tikka Masala is not only delicious but also a health-conscious option. The beautiful blend of spices and the luscious sauce create an unforgettable dining experience that will impress family and friends alike. Serve it with naan or rice, and watch as everyone comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 7-ounce container plain Greek yogurt
- 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, garam masala, lemon juice, black pepper, and ginger. Stir in chicken chunks until well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a nonstick pan over high heat. Add half of the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
- Simmer the sauce: In the same pan, add tomato sauce, heavy cream, minced garlic, garam masala, paprika, salt, and cayenne. Mix well and return seared chicken to the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg