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The Ultimate Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Make this traditional Indian comfort food dish at home with white meat chicken in a creamy tomato sauce
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

The Marinade

  • 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast cubed
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt I use nonfat
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp. ginger minced
  • 1/2 tsp. Garam Masala
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp. cumin

The Sauce

  • 2 15- oz. cans of tomato sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 cups diced yellow onion
  • 4 tsp. Garam Masala
  • 3 tsp. garlic minced
  • 3 tsp. ginger minced
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 4-5 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice
  • fresh cilantro optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Combine all marinade ingredients, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
  • When ready to cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add oil and onions to the skillet and saute until onions have started to soften. Add garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper and Garam Masala and continue to saute. Stir in the tomato paste.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce and use a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the skillet. Add heavy cream and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer, add the chicken back to the skillet and simmer until thickened, 10-15 minutes. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with lots of fresh cilantro.
Keyword chicken, dinner, gluten free
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