Easy

Quick Chicken Tikka Skillet

Name: Quick Chicken Tikka Skillet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian-Canadian
Ingredients: 750 g chicken breast, cubed; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, grated; 1 can tomato sauce (400ml); 0.5 cup heavy cream; 2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 2 tbsp butter; fresh cilantro for garnish

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25 min4330 cal

By ChickenRecipes.ca Team|October 1, 2024

All the incredible flavours of chicken tikka masala in a quick skillet dinner that takes just 25 minutes. No marinating, no grill, no tandoor oven — just a hot skillet, a handful of spices, and a creamy tomato sauce that coats tender chicken pieces perfectly. This is the cheat-code version of one of the world's most popular dishes.

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Ingredients

Servings:

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Nutrition Per Serving

330

Calories

32g

Protein

16g

Fat

14g

Carbs

Fiber2g

Sugar6g

Sodium600mg

Reviews

4.9 / 5 (892 reviews)

Justin R.

Sep 22, 2025

This is comfort food at its finest. Pure perfection.

Tyler D.

Oct 18, 2025

Made this twice already this month. So delicious!

Emily S.

Aug 12, 2025

Simple ingredients, amazing results. Highly recommend.

Michelle U.

May 6, 2025

Great recipe! Even my picky kids loved it.

Recipe at a Glance

Prep:

5 min

Cook:

20 min

Total:

25 min

Servings:

Difficulty:

Easy

Pro Tips

1Do not stir the chicken while searing — let it get proper colour on each side.
2Full-fat cream is essential for the authentic creamy texture. Do not substitute with milk.
3Add a tablespoon of kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) for restaurant-authentic flavour.