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Chicken Tikka Masala

A flavorful and creamy chicken dish marinated in spices and yogurt, then cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 kg chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt for marinating
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp oil for cooking
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp sugar to balance acidity
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic, and ginger. Add the chicken pieces and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers and grill for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, and salt. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the heavy cream and cayenne pepper (if using) to the sauce, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the grilled chicken to the sauce and stir to coat. Cook for another 5 minutes to heat through. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with paneer or tofu.

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