Chicken tikka masala is a popular Indian dish that typically consists of marinated pieces of grilled or baked chicken in a creamy tomato-based sauce.
Prep15 minutesmins
Cook30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chicken, ibs, low fodmap
Servings: 4
Calories: 373kcal
Ingredients
Chicken marinade
1poundboneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
½cuplactose-free plain yogurt
1tablespoongrated ginger
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonground coriander
1teaspoongaram masala
¼teaspoonturmeric
salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
2tablespoonsolive oil or ghee
½teaspooncumin seeds
1tablespoongrated ginger
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonground coriander
1teaspoongaram masala
¼teaspoonturmeric
¼teaspoonred chili powderoptional
2medium tomatoes
1/2cuplactose-free heavy creamoptional
salt and pepper to taste
fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, grated ginger, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight if possible.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Spread the marinated chicken pieces out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned.
While the chicken is cooking, heat the olive oil or ghee in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add cumin seeds and the grated ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the tomatoes and sauté until tomatoes turn fully mushy.
Add the ground cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, red chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well into the cooked tomatoes. and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the spices are fragrant.
Stir in the cooked chicken pieces. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the chicken is heated through, and the sauce thickens. (Optional - add in some lactose-free heavy cream and cook till the sauce is creamy.)
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Enjoy the chicken tikka masala with rice or with roti/naan.