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Chicken-Tikka-Masala-Creamy-30-Minute-Restaurant-Style-Indian-Dinner-Recipe

Chicken Tikka Masala | Creamy 30-Minute Restaurant-Style Indian Dinner

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  • Author: Dorothy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian

Description

Chicken Tikka Masala is a flavorful, creamy dish that brings the taste of India to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. Made with marinated chicken, rich spices, and a luscious sauce, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a hearty meal any night.

Ingredients

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  • 28 oz boneless chicken thighs skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, crushed or minced
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kashmiri chili or 1/2 teaspoon ground red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 small onions or 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon ginger finely grated
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 14 ounces tomato puree tomato sauce/passata
  • 1 teaspoon kashmiri chili optional for colour and flavour
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder adjust to your taste preference
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy or thickened cream, use evaporated milk for lower calories
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water if needed
  • 4 tablespoons cilantro fresh coriander to garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix chicken with marinade ingredients and let it marinate from 10 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken pieces in batches for 3 minutes on each side until browned. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions for about 3 minutes until soft, scraping up browned bits.
  4. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute. Then stir in garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and coriander; cook for 20 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in tomato puree, chili powders, and salt. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in cream and sugar, add the chicken back to the pan, and cook for another 8-10 minutes until done. Add water if needed to thin the sauce.
  7. Garnish with cilantro and serve with garlic butter rice and naan.

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
Adjust chili powders to suit your spice preference.
Serve with basmati rice or naan for a complete meal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 482
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg

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