Description
Enjoy this flavorful Spicy Chicken Tikka Masala, a popular Indian curry featuring tender chicken in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. It’s a comforting and delicious meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat oil or ghee in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear the chicken until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the same skillet. Cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened. Do not boil.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a milder curry, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Serve with basmati rice or naan bread.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg