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Chicken Tikka Masala

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 588kcal

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
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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