Description
Chicken Tikka Masala is rich, creamy, a hint spicy and can be made in 30 minutes. This Indian-inspired meal is so easy to make at home and is packed with flavor. Tender, spiced chicken is cooked in a delicious sauce, then served over rice with fresh naan. This is a cozy meal, you’ll want to eat any day of the week!
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro, for serving
Naan, for serving
Instructions
1. In a large bowl add all ingredients for the chicken. Using a spoon or tongs, toss to evenly coat the chicken in the spices and yogurt. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate for 10 minutes in refrigerator.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the chicken, cooking in 2 batches. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. The chicken will finish cooking in the sauce. Remove the chicken from the pan.
3. Make the sauce. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add in the ginger, garlic, garam masala, cumin, chili powder, turmeric and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Saute for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add in the tomato sauce and add the chicken back in. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in the cream and fresh cilantro.
6. Serve with rice and homemade Naan. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Indian