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Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
This chicken tikka masala recipe is made in 4 easy steps and is absolutely delicious. Tender and flavorful chicken swims around in a creamy curry sauce that tastes similar to butter chicken. You'll love it!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 348 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
The Spices
- 4 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons Turmeric
- 2 teaspoons Coriander
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
Chicken Tikka
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
The Sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 large onion finely minced
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 14 ounce can tomato sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Mix all the spices together in a small bowl.
- Place the chicken in a medium-sized bowl and add the yogurt, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of the spice mix. Mix well then place into your fridge to marinate.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic and cook until the onion is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the honey, tomato paste, and the remaining spice mix and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the cream. Note: add up to 1 cup of water to thin the sauce, if needed.
- Preheat your oven to broil. Transfer the marinating chicken to a baking sheet and spread them out. Broil (with the rack in the middle of the oven) for 12 minutes, or until the chicken pieces are cooked through.
- Add the chicken pieces and any of the tasty charred bits on the pan to the sauce. Serve with a little cilantro sprinkled over the top.
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Notes
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving = ¼ of the recipe
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
152mg
(51%)
Sodium
1375mg
(57%)
Potassium
589mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1009IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1375mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 589mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1009IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.