Description
This Chicken Tikka Masala is a delightful mix of tender chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, it’s a homemade favorite everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into cubes
- 1 cup plain, full-fat yogurt
- 6 cloves garlic, grated, divided
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger, divided
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) canned tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- fresh cilantro, chopped, to serve
- 4 cups basmati rice, to serve
- homemade garlic naan, to serve
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the spices and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt, half of the garlic, half of the ginger, and half of the spice mixture. Stir, cover, and marinate for at least 15 minutes or overnight.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or high-walled pan, heat oil and butter over medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade and add in batches. Cook until browned and beginning to char, about 6 minutes. Set aside and repeat with remaining chicken.
- Add chopped onion, remaining garlic, ginger, and spices to the pot. Cook until onion softens, about 4 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and scrape the bottom of the pan to release browned bits while stirring.
- Pour in coconut milk and return chicken to the pot. Stir and reduce to low heat. Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve over basmati rice with naan.
Notes
Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavors immensely.
Serve with extra cilantro or a squeeze of lime for added freshness.
Adjust cayenne pepper to control the heat level to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 502
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 125mg