Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Chicken Tikka Masala, a beloved dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine directly to your table. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender chicken marinated in a zesty blend of spices and yogurt, simmered to perfection in a luscious tomato cream sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or special gatherings, this Chicken Tikka Masala is not only delicious but also low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice or with warm naan bread for a truly satisfying meal that will impress your guests and become a staple in your kitchen.
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
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with garam masala, lemon juice, black pepper, and ginger. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat a nonstick pan on high and sear half the marinated chicken until golden brown. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add tomato sauce, cream, garlic, garam masala, paprika, and salt. Stir for 1 minute.
- Add seared chicken (without drippings) to the sauce and simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg