Description
Rich, spiced, and silky-smooth—this Chicken Tikka Masala delivers the bold warmth of Indian spices in a comforting, creamy tomato sauce. Whether swirled with cream or coconut milk, the result is deeply flavorful, tender, and totally crave-worthy. Serve it up with rice or flatbread and dig in.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
Salt, to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
For the Sauce:
2 tbsp oil or ghee
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
Salt, to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
Mix all marinade ingredients and toss with chicken. Marinate at least 30 mins (up to overnight).
Sear chicken in batches until browned (not fully cooked). Set aside.
In the same pan, sauté onion in oil until soft. Add garlic, ginger, and tomato paste; cook 2 mins.
Stir in crushed tomatoes and spices. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Return chicken to the sauce and cook 10–15 mins more, until fully cooked.
Swirl in cream or coconut milk. Simmer briefly and adjust seasoning.
Garnish with cilantro and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 470 / serving
- Sugar: 7g / serving
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g / serving
- Saturated Fat: 12g / serving
- Carbohydrates: 14g / serving
- Protein: 35g / serving
- Cholesterol: 185mg / serving