Description
This Chicken Tikka Masala is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines marinated chicken, aromatic spices, and a rich coconut milk sauce. It’s simple to prepare and perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. Serve it over rice or with naan for a satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into cubes
- 1 cup plain, full-fat yogurt
- 6 cloves garlic, grated, divided
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger, divided
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) canned tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- fresh cilantro, chopped, to serve
- 4 cups basmati rice, to serve
- homemade garlic naan, to serve
Instructions
- Whisk together the spices in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the chicken, yogurt, half of the garlic, half of the ginger, and half of the spice mixture. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or overnight for best results.
- In a large pot or high-walled pan, heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and add to the pot in batches, cooking until browned, about 6 minutes. Set aside once browned.
- Add chopped onion, remaining garlic, ginger, and spices to the pot. Cook until the onion softens, about 4 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes and scrape the pan's bottom to release browned bits.
- Pour in coconut milk and return the chicken to the pot. Stir, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve over basmati rice with naan.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight if possible.
Adjust the level of cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
Serve with additional cilantro on top for a fresh touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 588
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 777mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 114mg