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Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

A popular Indian dish made with marinated chicken cooked in a rich, 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 

Chicken Marinade

  • 500 g Chicken breast, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 large Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 can Tomato puree
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Cilantro, chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, yogurt, ginger garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and paprika. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown.
  3. 3. Add garlic and ginger, cook for another minute.
  4. 4. Add garam masala, cumin, and paprika. Stir well.
  5. 5. Add tomato puree and cook for 10 minutes.
  6. 6. Add marinated chicken and cook until done.
  7. 7. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. 8. Season with salt and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Tikka Masala
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