Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Chicken Tikka Masala, a beloved dish that brings the essence of Indian cuisine to your home. This recipe features marinated chicken cooked to perfection in a luscious tomato-based sauce that is both satisfying and flavorful. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this comforting curry is low-carb and keto-friendly, ensuring you can enjoy a guilt-free meal any time. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a restaurant-quality dish ready to impress your family and friends.
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 by mixing yogurt, garam masala, lemon juice, black pepper, and ginger in a large bowl. Add bite-sized chicken pieces, coating well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- In a nonstick pan over high heat, sear the marinated chicken until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, combine tomato sauce, heavy cream, garlic, garam masala, paprika, salt, and cayenne. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for about 20 minutes until fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg