Description
Chicken Tikka Masala is a beloved dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine right to your kitchen. This recipe features tender, marinated chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, this easy-to-make dish is not only delicious but also low-carb and keto-friendly, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. Serve it with fluffy basmati rice, warm naan, or fresh salad for a complete meal that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 7-ounce container plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Mix yogurt, garam masala, lemon juice, black pepper, and ginger in a large bowl. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a nonstick pan over high heat. Cook marinated chicken in batches until golden brown; set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same pan, combine tomato sauce, heavy cream, garlic, and remaining garam masala. Add seared chicken and simmer for about 20 minutes until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg