Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 pounds Boneless Chicken Breasts, Cubed; 1/2 teaspoons Curry Powder; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 1/2 whole Onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Dried Cumin; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 Tablespoons Fresh Grated Ginger; 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoons Turmeric; 1 can (14 Oz. Size) No Salt Added Tomato Sauce; 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream; 2 teaspoons Paprika; 1 Tablespoon White Sugar

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 pounds Boneless Chicken Breasts, Cubed
1/2 teaspoons Curry Powder
2 Tablespoons Butter
1/2 whole Onion, finely chopped
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Dried Cumin
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 Tablespoons Fresh Grated Ginger
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper To Taste
1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons Turmeric
1 can (14 Oz. Size) No Salt Added Tomato Sauce
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
2 teaspoons Paprika
1 Tablespoon White Sugar

1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2
Add chicken and curry powder.
3
Sear chicken until just cooked through.
4
Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5
Reduce heat to medium.
6
Add butter to the skillet.
7
When butter is melted, add onion and saute until onion starts to become translucent.
8
Add garlic and saute 1 additional minute.
9
Add cumin, salt, ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric.
10
Saute 2 minutes.
11
Reduce heat to low and stir in tomato sauce.
12
Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
13
Stir in whipping cream, paprika, and sugar.
14
Simmer another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
15
Return chicken to the skillet with the sauce and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
16
Serve over rice.
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Note: This can get pretty spicy depending on how much cayenne pepper you add.
18
If you do not like it spicy, try using the 1/2 teaspoon (or less) of cayenne pepper.
19
This is definitely best over rice because the rice gets coated in the delicious sauce as well.

730

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 pounds Boneless Chicken Breasts, Cubed, 1/2 teaspoons Curry Powder, 2 Tablespoons Butter, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tikka Masala falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Tikka Masala

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