🇮🇳 Indian
Chicken Tikka Masala
Charred yogurt-marinated chicken simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-cream sauce. Deeply aromatic and satisfying.
480 cal / serving
14g net carbs
42g protein
26g fat
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min
2 servings
Ingredients
Meat & Poultry
- 1.5 lb Chicken thighs, boneless
Dairy & Eggs
- 3 tbsp Ghee or butter
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
Produce
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro
- 1 inch Fresh ginger
- 5 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 whole Onion
Pantry
- 14 oz Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
Spices & Herbs
- 1 tsp Dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
- 2 tbsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground turmeric
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
Instructions
1. Combine yogurt, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, coriander, chili, lemon juice, and garlic. Add chicken and marinate 1–8 hours.
2. Broil or pan-sear chicken until charred, about 8 min per side. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
3. Heat ghee in a large pan. Sauté onion until deeply golden, 12 min. Add garlic, ginger, and tomato paste; cook 2 min.
4. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer 10 min. Blend smooth if desired.
5. Stir in heavy cream and chicken. Simmer 8 min until sauce thickens.
6. Finish with kasuri methi (dried fenugreek) and fresh cilantro.