
Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Tender chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted and simmered in creamy tomato curry sauce. Rich and comforting with warm spice flavors. A satisfying dinner dish for curry lovers.
We index the facts; the cooking instructions live with the creator.
Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 2 pounds boneless (skinless chicken, cut into bite-size pieces (use chicken breast or chicken thigh, or both))
- 1 cup plain yogurt (whole milk)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons coriander
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 2 teaspoons paprika ((or use Kashmiri chili))
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 small bell pepper (chopped (Use Kashmiri peppers if you can obtain them, or other local peppers))
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoons cayenne powder (optional for extra spicy)
- Salt to taste ((about 1/2 teaspoon))
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 cups tomato sauce (or more to taste)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- FOR SERVING: Fresh chopped cilantro, chili flakes, naan, steamed basmati rice
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 45M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 849mg
- Total sugar
- 9g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1028mg
- Calcium
- 123mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 849MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.
