Better Than Takeout Chicken Tikka Masala
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Better Than Takeout Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe, a dish that brings restaurant-quality Indian cuisine right into your home. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is ready in under an hour. With tender marinated chicken simmered in a luscious tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices, every bite is a delight. Customize the heat level to your liking and serve it over fluffy basmati rice or with warm naan for a comforting meal that’s sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 tablespoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 20 oz tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and chili powder to taste
- Vegetable oil and butter for cooking
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in yogurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, chili powder, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil and cook the marinated chicken until browned; remove from skillet.
- Sauté onions in butter until soft, then add minced garlic and ginger along with spices until fragrant.
- Add tomato puree and seasonings; simmer briefly before stirring in heavy cream.
- Return chicken to sauce; simmer until fully cooked.
- Serve hot over rice or with naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg