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