Description
A creamy and flavorful Chicken Tikka Masala, perfect for gatherings and customizable to your spice preference.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the onions for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- Prepare the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Spice it up with garam masala, cumin, and paprika; cook for another minute.
- Add tomato sauce and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Finish with heavy cream, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken beforehand. Serve with naan or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken Tikka Masala, Indian cuisine, main dish, creamy chicken, spiced chicken