Chicken Tikka Masala
User Reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Additional Time
1 hr
-
Total Time
2 hrs
-
Servings
5 to 6 servings
-
Calories
462 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
Indian
Chicken Tikka Masala
Report
Bites of chicken marinated in yogurt and broiled before simmered in a creamy sauce, this Chicken Tikka Masala is so mouthwateringly delicious! It's full of juicy and tender chicken and the sauce is so rich and flavorful!
Share:
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces (900g)
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt (228g)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion diced (216g)
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon red Kashmiri chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
- 2 cups tomato puree (passata or sauce)(480mL)
- 1 cup water if needed (240mL)
- ½ cup heavy cream 120mL
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
For the Chicken Marinade:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken with all of the remaining marinade ingredients. Toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
For the Sauce:
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until the onion is starting to brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the coriander, salt, garam masala, cumin, chili powder, and turmeric and cook until fragrant and toasted, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Add the tomato puree and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer until thick and dark in color, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, position the oven rack directly under the broiler and preheat to High Broil.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack inside. Arrange the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer on the rack. Broil until the chicken is sticky and dark on the edges, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Once the tomato and spice mixture has thickened, stir in water and cream until smooth. Add chicken and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Serve over hot cooked rice or with naan. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- The longer you’re able to marinate the chicken, the better! The yogurt marinade helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
- Make sure to cut the chicken as uniformly as possible, as it ensures the chicken cooks evenly.
- Once you add the chicken to the sauce, don’t skip simmering it. Simmering everything together allows the flavors to develop and meld.
- The chicken needs to be cooked on a rack due to the liquid released. This ensures the chicken does not get soggy and can brown nicely.
- When cooking the onions, be patient and cook them until brown. This is key for developing deep, rich flavor in your sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
1452mg
(61%)
Potassium
1345mg
(38%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1246IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1452mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 1345mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1246IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
51 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
