Description
Experience the aromatic bliss of Chicken Tikka Masala paired with fluffy Jasmine Rice. This creamy, spice-infused dish features tender chicken chunks marinated to perfection, all enveloped in a luscious sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe guarantees restaurant-quality results that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Cut into bite-sized pieces and combine with yogurt and spices (cumin, coriander, garam masala). Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté onions: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add finely chopped onions and cook until golden brown (8-10 minutes).
- Add garlic and ginger: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant.
- Cook tomatoes: Add crushed tomatoes; simmer for about 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Incorporate coconut milk: Stir in coconut milk gradually, allowing it to meld over about 10 minutes.
- Add marinated chicken: Toss in chicken and any leftover marinade; cook until fully cooked through (about 15 minutes).
- Serve hot with jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg