Easy Chicken Tikka Masala
Easy Chicken Tikka Masala might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. One serving contains 371 calories, 38g of protein, and 20g of fat. This gluten free recipe serves 4 and costs $2.19 per serving. 54 people were glad they tried this recipe. If you have salt, water, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. This recipe is typical of Indian cuisine. It is brought to you by Foodista. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 84%. This score is excellent. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Easy Chicken Tikka Masala, Easy Chicken Tikka Masala, and Easy Chicken Tikka Masala.
- Serves: 4
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
- Health Rating: 25.0
Ingredients
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chicken breasts | 3.0 | None | |
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grape seed oil | 4.0 | Tbsps | None |
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onion | 1.0 | large | None |
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garlic | 2.0 | cloves | None |
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garam masala | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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cumin | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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coriander | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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turmeric | 0.25 | teaspoons | None |
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cardamon | 0.125 | teaspoons | None |
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cinnamon | 0.25 | teaspoons | None |
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ginger | 2.0 | teaspoons | None |
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cayenne | 0.5 | teaspoons | None |
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paprika | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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tomato paste | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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tomato | 1.0 | None | |
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water | 118.294 | milliliters | None |
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yogurt | 122.5 | milliliters | None |
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salt | 4.0 | servings | None |

chicken breasts
Qty: 3.0
Metric:
Price: None

grape seed oil
Qty: 4.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None

onion
Qty: 1.0
Metric: large
Price: None

garlic
Qty: 2.0
Metric: cloves
Price: None

garam masala
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None

cumin
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None

coriander
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None

turmeric
Qty: 0.25
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

cardamon
Qty: 0.125
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

cinnamon
Qty: 0.25
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

ginger
Qty: 2.0
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

cayenne
Qty: 0.5
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

paprika
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None

tomato paste
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None

tomato
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None

water
Qty: 118.294
Metric: milliliters
Price: None

yogurt
Qty: 122.5
Metric: milliliters
Price: None

salt
Qty: 4.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: In a small bowl mix all the spices including the ginger. Set aside.
Ingredients:
- ginger
- spices
Equipment:
- bowl
Step 2: In a large saucepan, heat the oil .
Ingredients:
- cooking oil
Equipment:
- sauce pan
Step 3: Add the onions and cook until golden brown.
Ingredients:
- onion
Step 4: Add the garlic and continue to cook for a minute.
Ingredients:
- garlic
Step 5: Stir in the spices and allow the flavours to infuse.
Ingredients:
- spices
Step 6: Stir in the tomato paste.
Ingredients:
- tomato paste
Step 7: Add the chopped tomato and pour in the water. Simmer and season with salt to taste.
Ingredients:
- tomato
- water
- salt
Step 8: Add the chicken pieces stirring well to coat the meat with the sauce. Continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked and the sauce has thickened, about 12 minutes.
Ingredients:
- chicken pieces
- chicken
- sauce
- meat
Step 9: Stir in the yogurt and continue to simmer 5 minutes.
Ingredients:
- yogurt
Step 10: Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro
Ingredients:
- fresh cilantro
Step 11: Serve with bismati rice.
Ingredients:
- rice
Dietary Information
- Gluten-Free
Nutrition Facts
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
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Calories | 371.05 kcal | 18.55% |
Fat | 19.97 g | 30.72% |
Saturated Fat | 3.03 g | 18.96% |
Carbohydrates | 8.84 g | 2.95% |
Net Carbohydrates | 6.78 g | 2.47% |
Sugar | 4.27 g | 4.74% |
Cholesterol | 112.46 mg | 37.49% |
Sodium | 423.83 mg | 18.43% |
Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
Protein | 38.39 g | 76.79% |
Vitamin B3 | 18.22 mg | 91.11% |
Selenium | 55.57 µg | 79.39% |
Vitamin B6 | 1.42 mg | 71.05% |
Phosphorus | 416.49 mg | 41.65% |
Vitamin E | 5.22 mg | 34.83% |
Vitamin A | 1342.2 IU | 26.84% |
Vitamin B5 | 2.67 mg | 26.66% |
Potassium | 886.58 mg | 25.33% |
Magnesium | 62.43 mg | 15.61% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.26 mg | 15.26% |
Vitamin C | 10.35 mg | 12.55% |
Manganese | 0.24 mg | 12.08% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.16 mg | 10.69% |
Zinc | 1.43 mg | 9.55% |
Iron | 1.68 mg | 9.31% |
Fiber | 2.06 g | 8.23% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.45 µg | 7.54% |
Calcium | 72.49 mg | 7.25% |
Copper | 0.12 mg | 5.89% |
Folate | 22.3 µg | 5.58% |
Vitamin K | 5.25 µg | 5.0% |
Vitamin D | 0.2 µg | 1.33% |