Description

Enjoy the delightful taste of Chicken Tikka Masala, featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce, infused with rich spices. It’s a quick and satisfying dinner option that delivers incredible flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for a weeknight meal or when entertaining guests!

Ingredients

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28 oz boneless chicken thighs skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup plain yogurt
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic minced
1 tablespoon ginger fresh, crushed or minced
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kashmiri chili or 1/2 teaspoon ground red chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 small onions or 1 large onion, finely diced
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic finely grated
1 tablespoon ginger finely grated
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
14 ounces tomato puree tomato sauce/passata
1 teaspoon kashmiri chili optional for colour and flavour
1 teaspoon red chili powder adjust to your taste preference
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups heavy or thickened cream, use evaporated milk for lower calories
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 cup water if needed
4 tablespoons cilantro fresh coriander to garnish

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Instructions

Combine chicken with marinade ingredients in a bowl and let marinate for 10 minutes to an hour.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken in batches and fry until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Set aside.
Melt butter in the same pan and fry onions until soft, about 3 minutes, scraping up the browned bits from the pan.
Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then add garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and coriander, frying for 20 seconds until scented.
Pour in tomato puree, chili powders, and salt; simmer for 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens and deepens in color.
Stir in cream and sugar, add chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick. Add water if needed for desired consistency.
Garnish with cilantro and serve with garlic butter rice and homemade Naan.

Notes

Marinating the chicken overnight can enhance flavor depth.
Adjust the chili powder according to personal spice preference for optimal taste.
Serve with naan or rice for a complete meal experience.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 570
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 180mg