Chicken Tikka MasalaIngredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch fresh ginger, grated 1 (14.
5-ounce) can coconut milk 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup heavy creamInstructions:
1.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garam masala, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
Mix well to coat the chicken.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
2.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
3.
Reduce heat to medium and add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the pan.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened and translucent.
4.
Stir in the coconut milk and diced tomatoes.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5.
Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
6.
Stir in the heavy cream and cook for 5 minutes more, or until the sauce is heated through.
7.
Serve with rice or naan bread.
Tips:
For a spicier dish, add 1-2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
If you don’t have garam masala, you can substitute a blend of cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.

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