Chicken Tikka Masala
User Reviews
4.7
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
347 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Chicken Tikka Masala
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Chicken Tikka Masala is a delicious creamy tomato sauce based Indian recipe made with white meat chicken and plenty of bold spices including garlic, ginger, cumin and coriander.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts , boneless skinless
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon , juiced (just under 1/4 cup)
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 2 inch chunks.
- Mix the cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper and salt into a small bowl.
- Toss the chicken with half the spices, the greek yogurt and the lemon juice and let it sit while you make the sauce.
- In a large saucepan on medium high heat, add the butter and the rest of the spices, stirring well for 30 seconds until you can smell them well.
- Add in the garlic and ginger and stir an additional 30 seconds.
- Add in the crushed tomatoes and heavy cream, stir and let simmer on a low-medium heat for 7-10 minutes.
- Heat the canola oil in a large skillet on medium high heat.
- Remove most of the marinade from the pieces of the chicken before cooking.
- Cook the chicken in batches until just cooked through.
- Add the sauce to the chicken and mix well before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
316mg
(13%)
Potassium
790mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1670IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
15.3mg
(17%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 316mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 790mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1670IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 15.3mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
45 reviews
Excellent
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