Description
Chicken Tikka Masala is a classic comfort food that transports your taste buds straight to India with its rich, aromatic flavors. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender chicken marinated in a blend of spices and yogurt, simmered in a creamy tomato sauce. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish is not only delicious but also low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free. Pair it with basmati rice or naan for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 7-ounce container plain Greek yogurt
- 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, garam masala, lemon juice, black pepper, and ginger. Add chicken chunks and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a nonstick pan over high heat and cook the marinated chicken in batches until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- Simmer the sauce: In the same pan, combine tomato sauce, heavy cream, garlic, and remaining garam masala. Add seared chicken and simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg