Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12-¾ cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 12 inch long piece gingerroot, minced; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 inch piece gingerroot, sliced; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; ¼ cup plain yogurt; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons garam masala powder; cayenne pepper; 2 -3 tablespoons salt; 2 -3 tablespoons pepper; 2 red bell peppers, roughly chopped; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 cups basmati rice, cooked

Servings: persons

12-¾ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
12 inch long piece gingerroot, minced
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 inch piece gingerroot, sliced
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons garam masala powder
cayenne pepper
2 -3 tablespoons salt
2 -3 tablespoons pepper
2 red bell peppers, roughly chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 cups basmati rice, cooked

1
Combine the Marinade ingredients except chicken in a medium bowl.
2
Stir in the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
3
Process Sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
4
Set aside.
5
Heat oil in a large pan over med heat and saute onion 3 to 4 minutes.
6
Stir in masala powder and saute for 1 minute, stirring.
7
Add the Sauce to the pan and cook on med-low until thickened.
8
Add the marinated chicken, red peppers and carrots and continue cooking over med-low until the chicken is done.
9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Serve over cooked basmati, or long grain white, rice.

1166

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12-¾ cup plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 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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