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Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala - rich and creamy chicken tikka masala recipe with spicy tomato sauce. Easy and much better than Indian restaurants.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 297 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) tandoori chicken
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon ginger finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 cup canned tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or yogurt
  • 2 sprigs cilantro leaves only, roughly chopped

Instructions

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  1. Cut the Tandoori chicken (click for recipe) into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  2. Heat the butter in a pan over low heat. Add the ginger and garlic, and sauté for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until aromatic. Then, add the tomato paste and chili powder, stirring to mix well for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the Tandoori chicken and garam masala to the pan, stir, and let simmer for 10 minutes. Cover the pan with its lid.
  4. Add the ketchup, sugar, salt, and water, and simmer for another 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the heavy whipping cream or yogurt, stirring to combine well with all the ingredients in the pan. Transfer the Chicken Tikka Masala to a serving platter and garnish with chopped cilantro leaves before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2people Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 70g (108%) Saturated Fat 31g (155%) Cholesterol 271mg (90%) Sodium 1160mg (48%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 297kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 70g 108%
Saturated Fat 31g 155%
Cholesterol 271mg 90%
Sodium 1160mg 48%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.