Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

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4.7

201 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Marinate

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    711 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

This easy chicken tikka masala recipe is our favorite comfort food recipe! Consider yourself warned though: this delicious, tender chicken is one of those recipe that you’ll start craving again and again.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, about 4 breasts
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter or coconut oil
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce 1 can
  • cups heavy cream or coconut milk
  • juice from 1 lime
  • Fresh coriander to taste
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Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-size pieces.
  2. In a bowl add the chicken with the garam masala, cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, ginger, red chili powder and buttermilk. Mix it, then cover with cling film and chill in fridge for 1 hour
  3. In a non-stick pan, add the extra virgin olive oil on high heat. Add each chicken piece and cook for 4 minutes on each side until slightly browned. Keep the remaining marinade sauce for later. The chicken will not be thoroughly cooked at this point.
  4. Remove the chicken from pan and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, add the butter and onions. Cook until soft and golden brown, for about 7 minutes on medium heat.
  6. Add the tomato sauce, juice of lime and bring to simmer.
  7. Add the marinade sauce and cook for another 5 minutes.
  8. Add the chicken in and let everything cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes, until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  9. Add the heavy cream stir everything together and cook for another 5 minutes on low heat.
  10. Serve over steamed rice, add some fresh coriander to taste and enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: Store chicken tikka masala in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Make this recipe a little more (or less) spicy as you please.
  • Marinate the chicken longer to make it even more tender.
  • Some separating may occur when adding the buttermilk marinade to the sauce, but it won't affect taste.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 711kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 51g (78%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Cholesterol 251mg (84%) Sodium 950mg (40%) Potassium 1290mg (37%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 2255IU (45%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 229mg (23%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 711 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 711kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 51g 78%
Saturated Fat 26g 130%
Cholesterol 251mg 84%
Sodium 950mg 40%
Potassium 1290mg 27%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 2255IU 45%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 229mg 23%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

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

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