Recipes Cuisine Asian Indian Chicken Tikka Masala 4.4 (2,985) 2,259 Reviews 263 Photos Chicken tikka masala made easy with this great-tasting recipe — simply marinate chicken breast in yogurt and spices and then simmer in a tomato cream sauce. Serve with rice or warm pita bread. By Yakuta Updated on March 6, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 263 263 263 263 263 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 2 teaspoons salt, divided, or more to taste 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 4 long skewers 1 tablespoon butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 2 teaspoons paprika 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 cup heavy cream ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Directions Combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat a grill for high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and jalapeño for 1 minute. Season with remaining 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Serve over rice. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Editor's Note: The nutrition data for this recipe includes information based on the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cook time, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 404 Calories 29g Fat 13g Carbs 25g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 404 % Daily Value * Total Fat 29g 37% Saturated Fat 17g 85% Cholesterol 143mg 48% Sodium 1592mg 69% Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 7g Protein 25g 49% Vitamin C 11mg 12% Calcium 206mg 16% Iron 3mg 19% Potassium 660mg 14% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved