Chicken Tikka Masala
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Chicken Tikka Masala
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A popular Indian dish with tender chicken in a spiced tomato cream sauce.
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Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 lbs. chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 3/4 cup whole milk yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 Tablespoons oil
Tikka Masala Sauce:
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Large onion (finely diced)
- 1 Serrrano Pepper (finely diced)
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 1 Tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander*
- 1-2 teaspoons salt
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- (1) ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup water (optional)
Garnish:
- rice
- naan bread
- cilantro
Instructions
Chicken Marinade:
- In a medium-sized bowl, add chicken, yogurt, salt, garam masala, and garlic powder. Stir to completely coat chicken. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Cook chicken for 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
Chicken Tikka Masala Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 6-7 minutes or until it starts to soften. Stir in pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add ginger, garam masala, paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, coriander, and salt. Stir to coat onions. Add brown sugar and tomatoes.
- Let simmer for 10-15 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken. Stir in the heavy cream. Add chicken back into the sauce and let cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, stirring often. Add water, if needed.
- Serve with basmati rice and naan bread. Top with cilantro.
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Notes
- *Coriander is cilantro. If using fresh cilantro, finely dice 1 1/2 Tablespoons of fresh cilantro and add to the sauce.
- *This recipe may be made in the slow-cooker. Add all ingredients (except oil) and cook for 6-7 hours on low or until chicken is tender.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
537kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
188mg
(63%)
Sodium
1238mg
(52%)
Potassium
727mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1211IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 537 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 537kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1238mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 727mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1211IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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