Comforting Homemade Pasta That Transforms Dinner Nights

Comforting Homemade Pasta That Transforms Dinner Nights

Delight in this Chicken Tikka Masala, a crowd-pleasing dish that's easy to prepare and full of comforting flavors.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup yogurt preferably plain
2 tablespoons garlic & ginger paste
2 teaspoons spices (cumin, coriander, garam masala) to taste

For the Sauce

1 can coconut milk or heavy cream
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 teaspoon red chili powder adjust to taste

For Serving

1/4 cup fresh cilantro for garnish
2 cups basmati rice or naan

Equipment

Skillet
bowl
spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Combine chicken breasts with yogurt, garlic and ginger paste, and spices. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a skillet and sauté onions until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Add marinated chicken and cook for about 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Add coconut milk or heavy cream, simmer for 10 minutes.
Adjust spices with red chili powder, simmer for another 5 minutes, then serve over rice or with naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Letting the chicken marinate longer will enhance flavor. Sauté onions until golden for best results.

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