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Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

A popular Indian dish made with marinated chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Marinade

  • 1 cup Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast, cut into chunks

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Cilantro for garnish

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, ground cumin, paprika, and salt. Add chicken chunks and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until golden brown.
  3. 3. Add minced garlic and ginger, cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. 4. Stir in ground cumin, paprika, and garam masala. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. 5. Add tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
  6. 6. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  7. 7. Add marinated chicken chunks and cook until chicken is done, about 15 minutes.
  8. 8. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

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Chicken Tikka Masala
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