Chicken Tikka Masala
This easy chicken tikka masala can be served on its own or with a side of rice or naan bread. If you don’t have chicken breasts, chicken thighs would work equally well in this recipe while adding a little extra flavour.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes -
Cook Time: 30 minutes
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Total Time: 35 minutes
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Yield: 4 servings 1x -
Category: Mains
Category:Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2" fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 400g can crushed tomatoes
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup water
- Fresh coriander, to serve
- Yogurt, to serve
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the onions and red bell pepper and allow to cook 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add diced chicken, stir to coat in the onion mixture and allow to cook for 4-5 minutes until chicken mostly cooked but not completely.
- Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, cumin and sea salt, stir to coat the chicken and vegetable mixture, and allow to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in water and use a spoon or spatula to scrape up any tasty bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add crushed tomatoes and stir until well incorporated with the chicken. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and allow to cook for 15 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir to combine, leave uncovered and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before serving. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve with a sprinkle of coriander, dollop of yogurt and rice if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 226 calories
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 13 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 22 grams
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