Best Chicken Tikka Masala
A rich, creamy Indian dish with marinated chicken, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices. This Indian recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, yogurt, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 large, diced onion
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup cashew cream
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- Step 1: Marinate 1.5 lbs chicken thighs in 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, and 1 tsp garam masala for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until golden.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup tomato puree and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 cup coconut milk and 1/2 cup cashew cream, bringing to a simmer.
- Step 4: Add the marinated chicken and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro before serving.
