Simple Gluten-Free Chicken Tikka Masala
350kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken cubed
- 1/2 cup yogurt gluten-free
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Equipment
- Skillet or grill pan
- Saucepan
Method
- Marinate chicken: Mix chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Refrigerate 30–60 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Grill or pan-sear chicken until cooked through, about 5–6 minutes per side.
- Make sauce: In a saucepan, heat oil, cook onion until golden, add tomatoes and cook until soft. Stir in coconut milk and simmer 5 minutes.
- Combine: Add chicken to sauce and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with rice or gluten-free naa
Notes
- Ensure yogurt and any pre-made spices are labeled gluten-free.
- Coconut milk or cream adds richness without wheat-based thickeners.
- Cashews or almonds create a naturally creamy sauce without flour.
- Cornstarch is optional for thickening and is naturally gluten-free.
- Slow simmering enhances flavor layers.
