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Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian-Canadian
Ingredients: 700 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed; 0.5 cup plain yogurt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp chili powder; 2 tbsp butter or ghee; 1 large onion, finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 can crushed tomatoes (400ml); 0.75 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp sugar; fresh cilantro for garnish

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55 min4390 cal

Tender chunks of yogurt-marinated chicken in a rich, spiced tomato-cream sauce. One of the most ordered dishes at Indian restaurants across Canada, and now you can make it perfectly at home. The marinade tenderizes the chicken while the sauce delivers layers of warm spice, tangy tomato, and silky cream.

Ingredients

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Instructions

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories390 kcal

Protein32 g

Fat18 g

Carbs22 g

Fiber3 g

Sugar8 g

Sodium720 mg

Pro Tips

💡Char the chicken for authentic tandoori flavour.
💡Simmer the sauce long enough for the tomatoes to break down.
💡Finish with a squeeze of lemon for brightness.

Variations

🔄Paneer tikka masala for vegetarian version.
🔄Add spinach for extra nutrition.
🔄Coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
🔄Extra hot: add kashmiri chili powder.

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Medium

Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

Instructions

Marinate

Cook chicken

Make sauce

Combine

Serve

Nutrition Per Serving

Pro Tips

Variations

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