Description
A comforting Chicken Tikka Masala Bowl with tender marinated chicken and creamy sauce served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g Boneless Chicken Thighs
- 1 Cup Plain Yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons Tikka Masala Spice Mix
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 Onion, Chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1 Inch Ginger, Grated
- 1 Can (400g) Diced Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh Cilantro, for Garnish
- Cooked Rice, for Serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with the yogurt and tikka masala spice mix. Let marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, add the chopped onion, and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another minute.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until browned on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5-10 minutes.
- Season with salt and sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over the top.
- Serve your chicken masala over a generous helping of rice.
Notes
For added freshness, serve with a crisp cucumber salad or drizzle with fresh lime juice.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Tikka Masala, Indian Cuisine, Comfort Food, Weeknight Dinner