Description
Copycat Chicken Tikka Masala is a delightful dish that brings the rich, creamy flavors of Indian cuisine right to your kitchen. With tender chicken simmered in a spiced tomato-coconut sauce, this recipe is perfect for impressing family and friends. It’s easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for both casual weeknights and special occasions. Serve it with fluffy rice or warm naan for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp tikka masala spice blend
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions in oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in canned tomatoes and coconut milk; stir well and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add seasoned chicken pieces, cover, and simmer until cooked through (15-20 minutes).
- Stir in tikka masala spice blend and lemon juice; simmer for an additional few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg