Best 8 Indian Spiced Chicken With Tomato And Cream Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to India, where aromatic spices dance with succulent chicken, tangy tomatoes, and creamy indulgence. In this delectable recipe collection, we present a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Delhi or the bustling markets of Mumbai. Discover the secrets of authentic Indian cooking as we guide you through three distinct yet equally tempting chicken dishes, each infused with its unique blend of spices and textures. From the classic Chicken Tikka Masala, renowned for its creamy tomato-based sauce, to the robust Chicken Korma, where coconut milk and cashew nuts create a velvety masterpiece, and the fiery Chicken Vindaloo, a Goan specialty that packs a punch with its fiery red chili peppers. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds tingling and your heart yearning for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

INDIAN-SPICED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO AND CREAM



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This fragrant sauce calls for a mix of dried spices. If the ones you've got in the pantry smell musty or you can't remember when you bought them, restock.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Poultry     Tomato     Dinner     Lunch     Fall     Winter     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
6 chicken legs (drumsticks with thighs; about 3 pounds)
Kosher salt
freshly ground pepper
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely grated
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled ginger
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup canned tomato purée
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pound small Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced 1/4" thick
Plain yogurt, torn fresh mint, and naan, flatbread, or cooked rice (for serving)

Steps:

  • Heat ghee in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook chicken, skin side down, until golden brown (do not turn), 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add onion, garlic, and ginger to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is very soft and golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Add tomato paste, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and cardamom and cook, stirring often, until tomato paste is beginning to darken, about 4 minutes.
  • Add chicken, broth, tomato purée, and cream to pot; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, skimming occasionally, until chicken is almost falling off the bone and liquid is slightly thickened, 1 1/2-2 hours.
  • Add potatoes to pot and cook, partially covered, until potatoes are fork-tender, chicken is falling off the bone, and liquid is thick enough to coat a spoon, 30-45 minutes. Remove skin and bones from chicken, if desired, and return meat to pot; season stew with salt and pepper.
  • Divide stew among bowls, top with yogurt and mint, and serve with naan, flatbread, or rice.
  • DO AHEAD: Stew can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA



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This Indian-style chicken tikka masala recipe has flavors that keep me coming back for more-a simple dish spiced with garam masala, cumin and gingerroot that's simply amazing. -Jaclyn Bell, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon garam masala
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Hot cooked basmati rice
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients. Add chicken, jalapeno and bay leaf. Cook, covered, on low 4 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove jalapeno and bay leaf., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cream until smooth; gradually stir into sauce. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 864mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

INDIAN TOMATO CHICKEN



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Chicken pieces coated with many fragrant spices like turmeric, cardamom and cloves, then simmered in a tomato sauce. This dish is a family favorite. I have also taken it to potlucks and served it to guests in my home. Everyone asks for the recipe. It is a great slow cooker meal, too.

Provided by SHECOOKS2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 slice fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 skinless chicken thighs
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed

Steps:

  • Place onion, garlic and ginger in a food processor and process into a paste. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add onion paste and saute, stirring continuously, for about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves and nutmeg. Saute, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Place chicken pieces in skillet and stir them around with the spice mixture until they are well coated.
  • Saute for another 4 minutes, then pour in the tomatoes with liquid and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, or until the oil has separated from the liquid. Stir occasionally. (Note: If you simmer uncovered, the sauce will thicken; add water, or keep covered while simmering.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 57.3 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 546.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

BUTTER CHICKEN (INDIAN CHICKEN IN TOMATO CREAM SAUCE)



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A rotisserie chicken stands in quite well for the original tandoori chicken in this version of the simple north Indian dish. In just a few simple steps with a handful of spices, an ordinary chicken become an exotic, family-pleasing meal with a richly spiced sauce that melds right into the chicken. The dish is done when the meat is - as Indian cookbook author Julie Sahni describes it - "meltingly tender." Serve with spinach, quickly cooked in oil and garlic to complete the meal.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon garam masala seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
1 skinless rotisserie chicken, boned out and pulled into 1 1/2 by 1/2-inch chunks
1 (10-ounce) box frozen peas, placed in a colander and run under hot water to thaw
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Hot basmati rice, for serving
Pita bread, warmed according to package directions, for serving

Steps:

  • To make the spice blend: Stir the ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • To make the sauce: Melt the butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the pieces just begin to turn gold, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato paste and spice blend, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning. The spices will be fragrant. Add the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes and stir will. Add the chicken pieces, spoon the sauce over the top and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat to low and cook, uncovered, until the chicken is warmed through and the sauce is flavorful, about 10 minutes. Stir frequently. Remove the chicken to a serving dish and cover to keep warm.
  • Shake any excess water from the peas. Add the peas and cream to the sauce in the pan, stir well and heat through. Do not boil. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Serve with rice and warmed pita bread.

INDIAN-SPICED CHICKEN



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup whole milk plain yogurt
3 large cloves garlic, pressed
1-inch piece ginger, grated
8 cardamom pods, cracked with the back of a chef's knife
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
20 grinds black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, cut into medium dice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups half-and-half
Basmati rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken breasts roughly into 2 by 2-inch pieces. Mix together the yogurt, garlic, ginger, cardamom, curry powder, chili flakes, coriander, paprika, honey, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined. Add chicken pieces to yogurt mixture, cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or as long as overnight. Bring to room temperature before cooking.
  • In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Stir in tomato paste until evenly distributed and then add the half-and-half. Slide in the chicken and marinade, stir well, and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat so that the liquid remains at a low simmer. Cook about 15 minutes until chicken is no longer pink in the middle but still tender and moist. Serve immediately over basmati rice.

CHICKEN WITH TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE



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A creamy tomato sauce makes plain chicken an extraordinary dish for guests. It's easy to double the recipe when cooking for a crowd. -Agnes Cooper, Newark, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Hot cooked noodles

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter on each side. Remove and set aside. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. Stir in tomatoes and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; return chicken to pan. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Remove chicken and keep warm. Combine the flour and sour cream. Reduce heat to low; stir in sour cream mixture and Parmesan cheese. Heat through (do not boil). Serve chicken and sauce over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

INDIAN-SPICED CHICKEN



Indian-Spiced Chicken image

Want to try an easy Indian dinner recipe? Chicken thighs braised in a rich, spicy tomato sauce make for a hearty one-pot meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Salt and pepper
Small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 small green chile
1 tablespoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons garam masala
1 28-ounce can pureed tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to hot pan. Brown on both sides. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Remove chicken from pan and add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cut a slit into the chile lengthwise and add to pan. Saute the onion mixture until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add spices and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add tomatoes and 1/2 cup water and stir. Add chicken back to pan and bring up to a simmer. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened, about 30 minutes. Turn chicken occasionally throughout cooking.
  • When ready to serve, uncover and stir in cream. Simmer for 1 minute and serve.

INDIAN CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS IN SPICED TOMATO CREAM



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Has all the taste of of great Indian curry but lighter and healthier. Serve this with rice and your favorite Indian breads, such as naan, or chapatis, and a nice vegetable dish.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 dried red chili pepper
4 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick (3-inch)
1 medium onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced into 1/2 x 3 inch strips
8 ounces mushrooms, stemmed and halved if large
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
5 ounces evaporated milk (or may use cream)
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add chili pepper, cloves and cinnamon stick and heat until fragrant.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook for 1-2 minutes then add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 min more.
  • Add the chicken slices and cook for 4 minutes; then add the mushrooms, cayenne, coriander, cardamom, cumin, turmeric, and cook for 4-5 minutes more; add a little oil if necessary to prevent burning.
  • Add tomato sauce and paste and mix well and lower heat and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Stir in evaporated milk or cream and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes then add garam masala and chopped cilantro to the dish.
  • Serve with rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.2, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 110.6, Sodium 657.9, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 7.9, Protein 39.7

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will always yield the best results. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients to ensure the highest quality.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking the chicken, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will result in soggy, undercooked chicken.
  • Cook the Chicken Thoroughly: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). This will help prevent any foodborne illnesses.
  • Add the Cream and Tomatoes Last: The cream and tomatoes should be added towards the end of the cooking process to prevent them from curdling or burning.
  • Season to Taste: Always taste your dish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. This will help you achieve the perfect balance of flavors.

Conclusion:

Indian Spiced Chicken with Tomato and Cream is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fragrant spices, this dish is sure to be a hit. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to impress. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy Indian dish to try, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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