Ingredients
For the Rice
- 1/2 cup Basmati rice rinsed
For the Masala Paste
- 2 TBSP Onion minced or grated
- 2 cloves Garlic grated
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger grated
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 TBSP Lemon juice
- Pinch Cayenne pepper optional
For the Chicken
- 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 TBSP Tomato paste
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth (as needed)
- 1 TBSP Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 2 Naan bread
- Salt
- Black pepper
For Serving
- 24 oz Coconut water
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients as instructed above.
- Cook rice: Rinse basmati rice thoroughly. Cook according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make masala paste: In a small bowl, mix onion, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, lemon juice, and cayenne (if using).
- Marinate chicken: In a separate bowl, combine chicken with Greek yogurt and half of the masala paste. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate.
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Brown marinated chicken pieces on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Make sauce: In the same pan, add remaining masala paste and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and browned chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes, until chicken reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Finish chicken tikka masala: Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until sauce is thick and creamy. Add chicken broth gradually if the sauce is too thick.
- Warm naan: Heat naan in a skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side. Cut into wedges.
- Serve: Plate chicken over rice, garnish with cilantro, and serve with naan and coconut water.
Nutrition
Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1221mg | Potassium: 1501mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 767IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 3mg
Chicken Tikka Masala
Ingredients
For the Rice
- 1/2 cup Basmati rice rinsed
For the Masala Paste
- 2 TBSP Onion minced or grated
- 2 cloves Garlic grated
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger grated
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 TBSP Lemon juice
- Pinch Cayenne pepper optional
For the Chicken
- 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 TBSP Tomato paste
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth (as needed)
- 1 TBSP Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 2 Naan bread
- Salt
- Black pepper
For Serving
- 24 oz Coconut water
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients as instructed above.
- Cook rice: Rinse basmati rice thoroughly. Cook according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make masala paste: In a small bowl, mix onion, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, lemon juice, and cayenne (if using).
- Marinate chicken: In a separate bowl, combine chicken with Greek yogurt and half of the masala paste. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate.
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Brown marinated chicken pieces on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Make sauce: In the same pan, add remaining masala paste and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and browned chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes, until chicken reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Finish chicken tikka masala: Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until sauce is thick and creamy. Add chicken broth gradually if the sauce is too thick.
- Warm naan: Heat naan in a skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side. Cut into wedges.
- Serve: Plate chicken over rice, garnish with cilantro, and serve with naan and coconut water.
Nutrition
Calories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 36gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 1221mgPotassium: 1501mgFiber: 6gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 767IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 205mgIron: 3mg
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