Description
Indulge in the rich, aromatic flavors of homemade chicken tikka masala, the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with an array of spices. Perfect for cozy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish guarantees smiles and second helpings. With just a few essential ingredients and simple steps, you’ll be savoring every bite in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup thick tomato sauce
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp ginger paste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt to taste
- Oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, ginger paste, cumin, coriander, and lemon juice. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden brown.
- Stir in tomato sauce and coconut milk; simmer gently.
- Add marinated chicken to the sauce and cook for about 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Stir in garam masala and cilantro just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg