Description
Chicken Tikka Masala is a beloved dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine right to your table. This creamy, spiced curry features tender marinated chicken simmered in a rich tomato sauce, making it an ideal choice for cozy family dinners, special occasions, or whenever you’re craving something delicious. Not only is it packed with flavor, but it’s also low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free, catering to various dietary preferences. With simple preparation steps and easily accessible ingredients, you can whip up this restaurant-quality meal in no time. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread for the perfect dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 7-ounce container plain Greek yogurt
- 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing yogurt and spices in a large bowl. Add chicken chunks and coat them well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat a nonstick pan over high heat and sear the marinated chicken until golden brown on all sides. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, add tomato sauce, cream, and remaining spices. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan, submerge it in the sauce, and simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg