Easy Chicken Tikka Masala
Easy chicken tikka masala recipe
Servings 8 servings
Calories 288kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium white or yellow onion diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala spice blend*
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts in 1-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper
- 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 tablespoons butter
- Add onions to skillet, and cook until starting to come translucent. and ginger until softened.1 medium white or yellow onion, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and spice blend. Let cook 30 seconds, stirring regularly.5 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon garam masala spice blend*
- Add chicken to skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, until chicken is cooked through.2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Salt and pepper
- Stir in tomatoes, and bring to a simmer.15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- Let simmer 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Remove from heat, and stir in cream.¾ cup heavy cream
- Serve topped with fresh cilantro, if desired.Cilantro
Notes
*If you can't find a garam masala blend, use 2 teaspoons garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
**Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 626mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1.2mg