Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 450g boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1″ cubes; 1 onion, chopped; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup of water, to be added after tomatoes; 1/4 cup heavy cream; Kosher salt; Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish; Rice or naan, for serving

4 steps

Prep:5minCook:25min

Try this warm, spicy and saucy chicken tikka masala curry. This chicken tikka masala curry dish is the prefect comforting meal to recreate for your loved ones

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:49:13 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories280.9 kcal (14%)

Total Fat12.9 g (18%)

Carbs14.4 g (6%)

Sugars6.3 g (7%)

Protein28.6 g (57%)

Sodium446.4 mg (22%)

Fiber3.9 g (14%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

450gboneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoonginger

freshly minced

½ teaspoonground turmeric

2 teaspoonground cumin

2 teaspoonpaprika

2 teaspoongaram masala

1 teaspooncayenne pepper

1can crushed tomatoes

½ cupwater

to be added after tomatoes

¼ cupheavy cream

kosher salt

cilantro

freshly chopped, for garnish

Rice

or naan, for serving

Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken, salt, pepper and cook, flipping once, until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

Step 2

Add onion to skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and spices and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add tomatoes, water and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Add heavy cream and chicken and simmer until warmed through, 5 minutes more. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 4

Garnish with cilantro and serve alongside rice or naan, if using.