Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Chicken Tikka Masala, a beloved dish that brings the essence of Indian cuisine right to your table. This recipe features tender, marinated chicken simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce, enriched with heavy cream and aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this low-carb, keto-friendly dish pairs beautifully with rice or naan. With easy preparation and an impressive presentation, it’s a delightful meal that promises to tantalize taste buds while catering to various dietary needs.
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
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Mix yogurt, 1 tablespoon garam masala, lemon juice, black pepper, and ground ginger in a bowl. Add chicken chunks and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a nonstick pan over high heat and sear half of the marinated chicken until golden brown. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Simmer sauce: In the same pan, combine tomato sauce, heavy cream, garlic, and remaining garam masala. Bring to a simmer and add seared chicken. Cook for about 20 minutes until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg