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Chicken Tikka Masala
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50 MIN · 692 KCAL · STOVETOP

Chicken Tikka Masala

Spiced chicken in a creamy tomato sauce.

Gluten-freeHigh-proteinChickenCreamyCurryDinner

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbchicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cupGreek yogurt
  • 2 tbspgaram masala
  • 4 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 tbspfresh ginger, grated
  • 1yellow onion, diced
  • 28 ozcrushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cupheavy cream
  • 2 tbspbutter
  • 1 tspground cumin
  • 1 tsppaprika
  • 2 tbspolive oil
  • 1/4 cupfresh cilantro, chopped
  • salt

Method

  1. 1

    Toss the chicken with the yogurt, half the garam masala, and a pinch of salt. Let it sit while you prep — even 15 minutes helps.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high and sear the chicken until browned but not fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    Lower the heat, melt the butter, and cook the onion until soft, 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, remaining garam masala, cumin, and paprika and cook one minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the crushed tomatoes and simmer until deepened, 10 minutes, then stir in the cream.

  5. 5

    Return the chicken and any juices and simmer until cooked through, 8 minutes. Season and scatter with cilantro.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
692
Protein
37g
Carbs
20g
Fat
53g

Estimated from USDA data

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