Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Chicken Tikka Masala is a popular Indian dish that is hard to resist. Tender marinated chicken in a creamy sauce full of traditional spices is just so delicious! This easy tikka masala recipe is something you can make at home, any time you're graving this recipe!
Servings: 4
Calories: 711kcal
Ingredients
- 24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, about 4 breasts
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon salted butter or coconut oil
- 15 ounces tomato sauce 1 can
- 1½ cups heavy cream or coconut milk
- Juice from 1 lime
- Fresh coriander to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into bite size pieces24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- In a bowl add the chicken with the garam masala, cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, ginger, red chili powder and buttermilk. Mix it, then cover with cling film and chill in fridge for 1 hour2 cups buttermilk, 2 teaspoons garam masala, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons grated ginger, 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- In a non-stick pan, add the extra virgin olive oil on high heat. Add each chicken piece and cook for 4 minutes on each side until slightly browned. Keep the remaining marinade sauce for later. The chicken will not be thoroughly cooked at this point2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Remove the chicken from pan and set aside
- In the same pan, add the butter and onions. Cook until soft and golden brown, for about 7 minutes on medium heat1 tablespoon salted butter, 1 large onion
- Add the tomato sauce, juice of lime and bring to simmer.15 ounces tomato sauce, Juice from 1 lime
- Add the marinade sauce and cook for another 5 minutes
- Add the chicken in and let everything cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes, until chicken is thoroughly cooked
- Add the heavy cream stir everything together and cook for another 5 minutes on low heat1½ cups heavy cream
- Serve over steamed rice, add some fresh coriander to taste and enjoy!Fresh coriander to taste
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Notes
- Some separating may occur when adding the buttermilk marinade to the sauce, but it won't affect taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 711kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 251mg | Sodium: 950mg | Potassium: 1290mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2255IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 2.4mg