Quick Chicken Tikka Masala
Quick Chicken Tikka Masala is a flavorful and Indian dish made with marinated chicken cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tikka masala spice blend
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1- inch piece of ginger grated
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt and tikka masala spice blend. Add the chicken pieces and coat them well with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the marinated chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Chicken Tikka Masala over rice or with naan bread. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 12g (4%)Protein: 29g (58%)Fat: 16g (25%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 115mg (38%)Sodium: 398mg (17%)Potassium: 803mg (23%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Vitamin A: 654IU (13%)Vitamin C: 14mg (17%)Calcium: 144mg (14%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
