Indian · easy
Family Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender chicken in a creamy tomato sauce seasoned with garam masala and cumin. Serve over rice with warm naan and let everyone tear and dip. The sauce is rich and deeply flavorful, with zero spicy heat.
- 35 min
- Total
- 4
- Serves
- $16.00
- Est. cost
- 420
- Cal/serving
Dietary, as tagged
- Kid-friendly
- Gluten-free
Parent noteDeliberately mild. For adults who want heat, add 1/4 tsp cayenne to their portion. Serve with plenty of naan so kids can control how much sauce they take.
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Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs1 1/2 lbs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Crushed Tomatoes1 can (14.5 oz)
- Heavy Cream1/2 cup
- Tomato Paste2 tbsp
- Yellow Onion1 medium, diced
- Garlic3 cloves, minced
- Fresh Ginger1 tsp, grated
- Garam Masala1 1/2 tsp
- Cumin1 tsp
- Turmeric1/4 tsp
- Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
- Naan Bread, warmed (optional)4 pieces
Method
- 01
Season chicken pieces with garam masala, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- 02
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- 03
In the same pan, cook diced onion over medium heat 4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute.
- 04
Add tomato paste and cook 2 minutes, stirring, until it deepens in color.
- 05
Add crushed tomatoes and heavy cream. Stir to combine. Return chicken to the pan.
- 06
Simmer on medium-low heat 10 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
- 07
Serve over basmati rice with warm naan and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
- 420
- Calories
- 36g
- Protein
- 14g
- Carbs
- 22g
- Fat
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