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Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala - rich and creamy chicken tikka masala recipe with spicy tomato sauce. Easy and much better than Indian restaurants.

Course Indian Recipes
Cuisine Chicken
Keyword Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 297 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. tandoori chicken
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup canned tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream/yogurt
  • 2 sprigs cilantrom leaves only roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Cut the Tandoori Chicken (click for recipe) into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

  2. Heat the butter in a pan over low heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and saute for about 1-2 minutes or until aromatic. Add the tomato paste and chili powder, stir to mix well, about 30 seconds.

  3. Add the Tandoori Chicken and Garam Masala into the pan, stir and let simmer for 10 minutes. Cover the pan with its lid.

  4. Add the ketchup, sugar, salt, water, and simmer for another 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the heavy whipping cream or yogurt, stir to combine well with all the ingredients in the pan. Transfer the Chicken Tikka Masala to a serving platter and garnish with the chopped cilantro leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Tikka Masala
Amount Per Serving (2 people)
Calories 297 Calories from Fat 630
% Daily Value*
Fat 70g108%
Saturated Fat 31g194%
Cholesterol 271mg90%
Sodium 1160mg50%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 47g94%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.