Description
Chicken Tikka Masala is a vibrant and creamy Indian dish that features marinated chicken simmered in a spiced tomato sauce. This recipe captures the essence of traditional flavors, making it perfect for cozy dinners or social gatherings. With its rich aroma and tantalizing taste, this dish will impress even the pickiest eaters. Serve it hot with basmati rice or warm naan for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp garlic and ginger paste
- 2 tbsp tandoori masala
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, mix yogurt, garlic ginger paste, tandoori masala, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for about 6-8 minutes per side until charred and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a large pan over medium heat, sauté onions in oil until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Add garlic ginger paste and cook until fragrant.
- Add tomato puree: Pour in tomato puree and simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Make it creamy: Stir in coconut milk and adjust salt to taste. Let simmer while you chop grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine everything: Add chicken to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg