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Easy Chicken Tikka Masala (30 Minutes)

Name: Easy Chicken Tikka Masala (30 Minutes)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken (thighs or breast); 1 cup sauce or liquid; 2 cups vegetables or accompaniment; 2 tbsp oil or butter; 1 tsp primary spice; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp pepper

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30 min4480 cal

Tikka masala is the most popular curry in the English-speaking world and this 30-minute version delivers restaurant flavour without the restaurant effort. The sauce is onion, garlic, ginger, canned tomatoes, cream, and a spice blend of garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and paprika. The chicken gets a quick yogurt marinade and sear before going into the sauce. Serve over basmati rice with naan from the grocery store bakery section.

Ingredients

Servings:

Instructions

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories480 kcal

Protein37 g

Fat25 g

Carbs42 g

Fiber4 g

Sugar5 g

Sodium455 mg

Pro Tips

💡Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking — weeknight speed depends on having everything ready to go.
💡A hot pan is essential for good searing. If the chicken doesn't sizzle when it hits the pan, your pan isn't hot enough yet.
💡Chicken thighs are more forgiving than breast for weeknight cooking — they stay juicy even if you get distracted for a few minutes.

Variations

🔄Swap chicken for shrimp for a lighter, faster version of most weeknight recipes.
🔄Meal prep the seasoned chicken the night before — the marinade develops and you save 10 minutes at dinnertime.
🔄Serve over cauliflower rice instead of regular rice for a lower-carb option.