Chicken Tikka Masala
Photo by: Andrew McCaul
Put some spice in your life: We’ve taken the work out of making an Indian classic (but kept the fun).
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For Chicken:
1 cup plain yogurt
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp paprika
1⁄2 tsp cayenne pepper
1⁄4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 1⁄2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces
For Sauce:
2 tsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
For Garnishes:
3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
White rice
Naan (Indian flatbread)
1 cup plain yogurt
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp paprika
1⁄2 tsp cayenne pepper
1⁄4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 1⁄2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces
For Sauce:
2 tsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
For Garnishes:
3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
White rice
Naan (Indian flatbread)
directions:
1. Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne, pepper, and salt. Add chicken, stir, and set aside for 30 minutes.
2. In a skillet, cook garlic in butter for 2 minutes. Add cumin, paprika, and salt. Cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer, stirring, until the sauce is thick.
3. Discard marinade. Broil chicken until done. Stir into sauce. Top with cilantro. Serve with rice and naan.
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Serves: 4. Per Serving: 490 calories, 7g carbs, 41g protein, 32g fat, 200mg cholesterol, 1,190mg sodium, 1g fiber
