Chicken Tikka Masala With Cream Recipe

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala With Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 yellow onion, Fine dice; 4 garlic cloves, chopped fine; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce or (8 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 cup heavy cream; Chicken; 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable); 6 chicken tenders or 3 boneless chicken breasts, cut in 1 inch pieces; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon salt; Other; 3 cups cooked jasmine rice

Servings: persons

Sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion, Fine dice
4 garlic cloves, chopped fine
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce or (8 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
Chicken
2 tablespoons oil (vegetable)
6 chicken tenders or 3 boneless chicken breasts, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
Other
3 cups cooked jasmine rice

1
Sauce:
2
In a sauce pan add the butter and the onion, sweat over medium heat until translucent about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3
Add the Garam and Curry and mix will with the onions. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute.
4
Add the tomato sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the cream and cook over med to med-low heat until thickened. About 12-17 minutes.
5
Chicken:
6
Mix together the Cury and salt, evenly coat the pieces of chicken.
7
In a large skillet/frying pan over medium high heat add the oil and the chicken pieces. Cook the chicken until cooked through with no pink inside.
8
Mix:
9
Add the cooked chicken to the thickened sauce and mix well, season to taste.
10
Serve overtop cooked jasmine rice.

1232

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 yellow onion, Fine dice, 4 garlic cloves, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tikka Masala With Cream 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.

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Chicken Tikka Masala With Cream

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Variations & substitutions

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