Chicken Tikka Masala
Charred yogurt-marinated chicken pieces in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. A British-Indian classic that delivers deep flavor without being too heavy on the heat.
20 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
4
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
For the tikka
For the sauce
Instructions
Combine the chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, 1 tsp garam masala, paprika, and 1/2 tsp salt. Marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
Preheat your broiler to high. Spread the chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil for 4-5 minutes per side until charred in spots. Set aside.
Tip: Watch the broiler closely. The difference between perfectly charred and burnt is about 30 seconds.
Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Saute the onion for 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, coriander, and remaining garam masala. Cook 1 minute.
Add crushed tomatoes and remaining salt. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Stir in the heavy cream and add the broiled chicken pieces. Simmer for 5 more minutes until everything is heated through.
Serve over steamed basmati rice with warm naan on the side.
Nutrition per Serving
520kcal
Calories
40g
Protein
38g
Carbs
22g
Fat
3g
Fiber
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