Maharaj Indian Grill-Style Chicken Tikka Masala

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

Tender chicken marinated in spices and yogurt, simmered in a luscious tomato cream sauce inspired by Indian grill flavors. This Indian-inspired curry recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breast, plain yogurt, garam masala for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes boneless chicken breast
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cups tomato puree
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Add 1 lb cubed boneless chicken breast and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken cubes and sear for 5-6 minutes until browned on all sides but not fully cooked.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups tomato puree and 1 tsp salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
4. Step 4: Slowly stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and cook for another 3 minutes until the sauce is creamy and coats the chicken. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves before serving with basmati rice or naan.