- Marinando o frango
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, and salt. Add chicken cubes and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- Cozinhando o Frango
Heat a pan or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add a little oil and cook the marinated chicken until lightly charred and cooked through. Set aside.
- Starting the Masala Base In
a clean pan, melt butter or heat oil. Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and golden. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Adding the Spices
Stir in garam masala, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Toast the spices for 30 seconds to release their oils and deepen flavor.
- Adding Tomato Puree
Pour in the tomato puree and cook for 5-7 minutes until it thickens and darkens slightly. This step removes raw tomato flavor.
- Adding Cream & Water Lower
the heat and stir in the heavy cream and water. Mix until the sauce becomes smooth, silky, and orange-red in color.
- Combining Chicken & Sauce
Add the cooked chicken pieces to the sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the chicken to absorb the masala.
- Tempero final
Taste and adjust salt, spice, or sweetness. Add a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes are too acidic.
- Sirva quente, decorado com
fresh cilantro. Pair with basmati rice or warm naan.
- Calorias:822 kcal%41%
- Proteína:12.4 g%24%
- Carboidratos:15.2 g%5%
- Gordo:80.3 g%99%
- Açúcar:10.7 g%10%
- Sal:1.3 g%19%
- Energia:3439 kJ%57%
Chicken Tikka Masala is a rich, aromatic dish featuring marinated chicken pieces cooked until lightly charred, then simmered in a creamy tomato-based sauce infused with warm spices. The balance of smoky chicken, tangy tomatoes, and silky cream creates a comforting, restaurant-quality curry perfect for serving with rice or naan.
