Chicken Tikka Masala
This easy and delicious Chicken Tikka Masala is full of warm and cozy spices. Tender cubes of chicken are covered in a creamy, rich sauce. This recipe doesn't skimp out on flavor and it's just as good as the restaurant's. Don't forget the rice or naan on the side!
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs chicken breast cut into 1" cubes
Marinade
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest from ½ lemon
Sauce
- ½ tablespoon avocado oil or ghee
- ¼ onion diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ cup chicken bone broth
- 2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon coconut sugar
- 15 oz canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients with the chicken breast. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour, then take out and let come to room temperature.
- Heat avocado oil in a large pot. Add onion and sweat until it begins to get translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook additional minute.
- Add chicken broth and spices. Let heat for 1 minute to activate the spices.
- Pour in canned tomato sauce, coconut milk, salt, & pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then add marinaded chicken. Simmer gently, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Season to taste.
- Garnish with lots of cilantro.
Notes
Serving size ranges between 5-6.