{"id":"1d926d8c-3515-4aea-b886-e435ba6edca3","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1d926d8c-3515-4aea-b886-e435ba6edca3","source_url":"https://www.wellplated.com/chicken-tikka-masala/","title":"Chicken Tikka Masala","description":"A healthy chicken tikka masala recipe made with easy-to-find ingredients. Not too spicy and filled with rich Indian-inspired flavors!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT40M","total_time":"PT50M","image_url":"https://www.wellplated.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Chicken-Tikka-Masala-Recipe.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)","item":"boneless skinless chicken breasts","quantity":1.5,"unit":"lb","preparation":"cut into bite-size pieces"},{"text":"1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)","item":"kosher salt","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 tablespoon unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)","item":"small yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"3 large cloves garlic (minced (about 1 tablespoon))","item":"large cloves garlic (minced (about 1 tablespoon))","quantity":3},{"text":"1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger","item":"minced fresh ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon garam masala*","item":"garam masala*","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ground chili powder","item":"ground chili powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ground turmeric","item":"ground turmeric","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne (use more if you like the dish spicy)","item":"ground cayenne","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"use more if you like the dish spicy"},{"text":"1 8-ounce can no salt added tomato sauce","item":"can no salt added tomato sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"8-ounce"},{"text":"1 14.5-ounce can light coconut milk","item":"14.5-ounce can light coconut milk","quantity":1},{"text":"3/4 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)","item":"frozen peas","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"no need to thaw"},{"text":"1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt","item":"plain nonfat Greek yogurt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Prepared brown rice (or Homemade Naan; for serving)","item":"Prepared brown rice","preparation":"or Homemade Naan; for serving"},{"text":"Fresh cilantro (for serving)","item":"Fresh cilantro","preparation":"for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"In a Dutch oven or similar large, sturdy pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the onion. Cook until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger, garam masala, chili powder, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is completely soft and the spices are very fragrant, about 3 minutes more."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the chicken pieces, stir to coat with the spices and onion, and cook, stirring often, just until the outsides start to brown, about 4 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the tomato sauce, coconut milk, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine."},{"number":5,"text":"Bring the pot to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low. Let simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is tender and cooked through, about 20 minutes."},{"number":6,"text":"Stir in the peas."},{"number":7,"text":"Let cool for 3 to 4 minutes, and then stir in the Greek yogurt (do not stir in the Greek yogurt right away or it may curdle). Enjoy warm with rice or naan and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:51:15.824464+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:51:15.824464+00:00"}