Description
Tender marinated chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce served with soft, cheesy garlic naan—this easy chicken tikka masala recipe brings all the bold flavors of your favorite Indian takeout into your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless chicken, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (for naan dough)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add tomato puree to the pan. Simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in cream and cook until sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For the naan, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add yogurt and knead into a soft dough. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide dough into balls, flatten, fill with shredded mozzarella, fold, and roll out again. Cook each on a hot skillet for 1–2 minutes per side until golden spots appear.
- Melt butter and stir in minced garlic. Brush over hot naan and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Serve warm chicken tikka masala with cheesy garlic naan on the side.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor and tenderness.
- Use full-fat yogurt and cream for richness.
- For extra fluffy naan, let the dough rest longer before rolling out.
- Adjust spice levels based on your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg