Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Chicken Tikka Masala, a beloved Indian dish that brings restaurant-quality taste to your kitchen. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender chicken marinated in a creamy, spiced tikka sauce that is both low-carb and gluten-free, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With a blend of aromatic spices and a luscious sauce, this dish will impress your family and friends alike. Pair it with basmati rice or naan for a complete meal, or enjoy it on its own for a satisfying low-carb option. Discover how simple it is to create this flavorful delight from scratch!
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
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 1 hour.
- In a large bowl, stir together all marinade ingredients except chicken until well-mixed; set aside.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and cut into bite-sized chunks (about 1/2 to 1 inch).
- Stir the chicken chunks into the marinade until well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat a nonstick pan over high heat; no oil is needed.
- Add half of the marinated chicken chunks to the pan (along with any marinade sticking to them).
- Spread them out in the pan and cook until golden brown and slightly charred (a few minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a large plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add all sauce ingredients to now-empty pan; stir for about one minute until mixed well.
- Add seared chicken chunks (without drippings) back into the pan and submerge them in sauce without stirring.
- Bring sauce to a simmer; let it simmer for 20 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Adjust heat as needed to maintain a light simmer; ensure chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 165mg