Indian Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken breasts, garlic, ginger, yogurt, tomatoes, and curry paste come together quickly for an easy weeknight Indian tikka masala meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 252 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 (1 inch) piece ginger, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons masala curry paste
• 0.25 cup water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine tomatoes, yogurt, garlic, and ginger in a blender and process until smooth.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and fry until soft, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in curry paste and fry until fragrant, 1 minute more, stirring once or twice. Add the tomato mixture and chicken to the pan and mix together. Season with salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat.

Step 3

Mix water and flour together in a bowl. Stir into the chicken mixture in the frying pan. Return pan to the heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until thickened, about 15 minutes more. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately.