Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

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Indian · 55 min · Chicken · gluten-free, low-carb, high-protein

478 cal 36g protein 16g carbs 30g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 3/4 lb boneless chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 can (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Marinate cubed chicken in yogurt, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, half the garam masala and half the paprika for 20 minutes.
  2. Sear chicken in 1 tbsp oil over high heat 5-6 minutes to char the edges; set aside.
  3. Saute chopped onion in remaining oil 6 minutes, add rest of ginger-garlic paste and spices, cook 1 minute.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes until thick, then blend smooth and return to pan.
  5. Stir in cream, add chicken and simmer 8 minutes until cooked through (165F); season with salt.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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