Chicken Tikka Masala
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
297 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Chicken Tikka Masala
Description
This Chicken Tikka Masala uses tandoori-prepared chicken cut into pieces, cooked in a sauce built from butter, finely minced ginger and garlic, canned tomato paste, and a blend of spices including chili powder and garam masala. The chicken simmers gently in the sauce to absorb flavors, while ketchup and a small amount of sugar provide balance and slight sweetness. The addition of heavy cream or yogurt at the end softens the spice and enriches the sauce, creating a creamy texture.
The result is a sauce that is moderately thick, spicy but balanced, with smoky undertones from the tandoori chicken. The ginger and garlic add aromatic warmth, while cilantro garnish adds fresh herbal notes. The stepwise cooking creates harmonious layering of flavors.
Serve Chicken Tikka Masala with rice or flatbreads to soak up the sauce. The dish works well as a satisfying main course reflecting Indian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) chicken tandoori preparation
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon ginger finely minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic finely minced
- 1/2 cup tomato paste canned
- 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 cilantro leaves only, roughly chopped, sprigs
Instructions
- Cut the Tandoori chicken (click for recipe) into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- 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.
- Add the Tandoori chicken and garam masala to the pan, stir, and let simmer for 10 minutes. Cover the pan with its lid.
- 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
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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