Indian Chicken Tikka Masala

Craving comfort? Indian Chicken Tikka Masala delivers every time. 

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Indian Chicken Tikka Masala, often hailed as the quintessential Indian dish worldwide, is a delicious fusion of cultures and flavors. This creamy, aromatic dish likely emerged from British Indian cuisine, combining the traditional Indian flavors of marinated and grilled chicken tikka with a rich, spiced tomato-based sauce tailored to Western palates.

With its vibrant spices and creamy texture, Chicken Tikka Masala symbolizes culinary innovation and cultural exchange, becoming a beloved dish on menus everywhere. Beyond its mouthwatering taste, this dish is packed with health benefits, offering lean protein, antioxidant-rich spices, and a comforting indulgence perfect for any occasion. Dive into the flavors and heritage of Indian Chicken Tikka Masala and savor every rich, warming bite.

Indian Chicken Tikka Masala

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• Author: EsmeSalon
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 4 servings depending on size 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Easy

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Ingredients

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• 4 or 5 Chicken breasts, diced
• Salt & Pepper
• Oil (I use Frylight olive or butter oil spray)
• 2 Shallots
• Garlic granules (or chopped garlic cloves)
• Lime (cut into wedges)
• 0.5 teaspoon Tikka Curry Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 tablespoon Tandoori Curry Powder
• 500g carton Passata (Italian sieved tomatoes)
• 0.25 pint stock made with concentrated chicken stock
• 3 large tablespoons Crème fraîche (0% fat-free has fewer calories; half fat Crème fraîche gives a creamier sauce, but you might find it hard to resist licking the spoon; alternatively, you can use fat-free natural fromage frais or thick natural yogurt)

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Instructions

1. Spray or add oil to a large frying pan over high heat.
2. Add diced chicken, generously seasoned, and fry until cooked through and turning brown (approximately 15 minutes).
3. Empty chicken onto a plate & put to one side.
4. Using the same pan, spray or add more oil, chop/slice shallots, and add to the pan.
5. Add a generous pinch of garlic granules, tikka curry powder, turmeric, and tandoori powder.
6. Turn down heat to medium and stir-fry for 1 minute.
7. Add passata, cooked chicken, and stock.
8. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often.
9. Add Crème fraîche, stir well.
10. Season to taste, I tend to add a generous pinch of ground coriander and hot curry powder. Stir.
11. Remove from heat & serve with boiled basmati rice, a blob of Crème fraîche & lime wedges.

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Equipment

Nonstick Deep Frying Pan Skillet

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Notes

Created, Prepared, tried, and tested by Linda from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes 

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1
• Calories: 152
• Sugar: 4.8 g
• Sodium: 109.7 mg
• Fat: 8.3 g
• Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 9.6 g
• Fiber: 2.8 g
• Protein: 10.7 g
• Cholesterol: 41.8 mg

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Chicken tikka masala is a dish consisting of roasted marinated chicken chunks (chicken tikka) in a spiced sauce. The sauce is usually creamy and orange-colored. The dish was created by cooks from South Asia living in Great Britain and is offered at restaurants around the world.

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