Description
A comforting and flavorful bowl of Chicken Tikka Masala that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 serrano chili, diced
- 2 cups tomato puree (1 15-ounce can)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, cayenne, paprika, cumin, and salt. Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and marinate for at least 20 minutes, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Shake off any excess marinade from the chicken and grill or pan-sear for 2-4 minutes on each side until lightly charred and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the serrano chili, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, paprika, and cayenne, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add Tomato and Chicken: Pour in the tomato puree and return the cooked chicken to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing all those lovely flavors to meld together.
- Finish with Cream and Season: Stir in the heavy cream, fenugreek leaves (if using), and an additional teaspoon of garam masala. Season with salt to taste, then remove from heat.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the Chicken Tikka Masala over fluffy rice, or serve it with warm naan or parathas.
Notes
For a tropical twist, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg