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Chicken Tikka Masala
After marinating your chicken in Indian spices it takes less than 30 minutes to cook this quick and easy but thoroughly delicious Indian Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe adapted from Food.com.
Prep Time
3 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 419 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
To marinate the chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (900g, cut into bite-sized chunks)
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons annatto powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
To cook the chicken & make the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 14 oz. tomato sauce (400g)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (180 ml)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine the chicken with all the marinade ingredients and allow to marinate for 2-3 hours. Remove the chicken from the marinade.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Sear the chicken on all sides. Meanwhile, in another large skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat, and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the garam masala, ground coriander, turmeric, cumin, paprika, and salt. Cook for another minute. Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Bring the heat down, and when the sauce is no longer bubbling, stir in the cream. Cook over medium low heat, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- When the chicken is browned, add it to the sauce. Allow everything to simmer for 5-8 minutes. Stir in the cilantro (if using) and serve with basmati rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
419kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
200mg
(67%)
Sodium
1140mg
(48%)
Potassium
756mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1295IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
6.8mg
(8%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 200mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 1140mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 756mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1295IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.