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Chicken Tikka Masala

A flavorful and creamy dish made with marinated chicken pieces cooked in a spiced tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinated Chicken
  • 1 kg chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 1 cup yogurt plain, for marination
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp oil for cooking
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes pureed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi dried fenugreek leaves
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 cup water adjust for desired consistency

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Add chicken pieces and mix well. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill or oven to 200°C (400°F). Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and chopped onions, sauté until golden brown. Stir in pureed tomatoes, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Combine Chicken and Sauce
  1. Add grilled chicken pieces to the sauce. Pour in heavy cream and mix well. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, adding water to adjust consistency as needed. Stir in butter and kasuri methi.
Serve
  1. Serve hot with rice or naan, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a spicier version, increase the amount of red chili powder. This dish pairs well with basmati rice or naan bread.

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