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Chicken Tikka Masala

This Chicken Tikka Masala is one of our favorite Indian dishes of all time. Tender chicken in a creamy tomato sauce is so easy to make at home. A must try!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marinating time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 264 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

Marinade:
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 5 wooden skewers
Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Optional Sides:
  • 6 pieces naan bread
  • 3 cups rice cooked
  • 1 cup cucumber yogurt (see recipe HERE)

Instructions

For the Marinade
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  1. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, garam masala, cayenne, pepper, ginger, and salt. Stir in chicken, cover, refrigerate 1 hour. 
  2. Preheat a grill for high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers and discard marinade.
  3. Grill chicken skewers 5 minutes on each side.
For the Sauce
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Saute garlic for 1 minute. 
  2. Season with cumin, paprika, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on medium low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
  3. Add grilled chicken to the sauce, and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  4. Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve with rice, naan bread, and cucumber yogurt.

Notes

  • I am not a fan of onions, so I didn't include them in this recipe. However, you can add a diced yellow onion and saute it with the garlic. 
  • Want Chicken Tikka Masala on the table quicker? Try our Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala recipe. 
  • For a more authentic taste, use a can of full fat coconut milk instead of heavy cream. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 1093mg (46%) Potassium 469mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1335IU (27%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264

% Daily Value*

Calories 264kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 1093mg 46%
Potassium 469mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1335IU 27%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

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