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Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

4.64 from 83 votes

Chicken Tikka Masala is made with tender chunks of boneless chicken breasts cooked in an aromatic, creamy yogurt-tomato sauce.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

2 teaspoons oil (or butter)
1 small onion (minced)
1 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated)
3 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup 1% milk
3/4 cup plain yogurt (not Greek (I prefer whole milk))
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
16 ounces boneless chicken breasts (cut into bite sized pieces, from 2 breasts)
4 tablespoon fresh cilantro (or to taste)

Instructions

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until golden, about 3 minutes.
Add the crushed ginger, stir for 1 minute then add the garlic and cook another minute. Add cumin, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt; mix well until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes and milk. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
Temper the yogurt: Place the yogurt in a bowl and add 1/2 cup of the sauce to the yogurt and stir. Add it to the sauce and mix well.
Add chicken and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes or until cooked through.
Add a generous amount of chopped cilantro and serve with Basmati Rice or Naan, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 3/4 cup chicken and sauce, Calories: 249kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 30.5g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 90.5mg, Sodium: 455.5mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g

- WW Points: 1

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