Vibrant Indian Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

A family-friendly take on the classic Indian tikka masala, with tender chicken in a creamy, mildly spiced tomato sauce. Served over fragrant basmati rice for a nourishing, globally-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 can tomato sauce, (15 oz)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups basmati rice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt, garam masala, garlic, ginger, paprika, and cumin. Stir to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides.


