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Quick and Easy Chicken Tikka Masala

A quick and delicious Chicken Tikka Masala recipe perfect for busy weeknights. This flavorful comfort food is ready in just 30 minutes, combining tender chicken and aromatic spices in a creamy coconut-tomato sauce.
4
30 min
TOTAL TIME
384
CALORIES
$1.43
PER SERVING
Quick and Easy Chicken Tikka Masala
Ingredients
12 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
divided
Lemon Juice
1 tbsp lemon juice
Fresh Cilantro
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
chopped
Sugar
1 tsp sugar
Onion
1 medium onion
finely chopped
Canned Diced Tomatoes
28 oz canned diced tomatoes
Garam Masala
4 tbsp garam masala
Salt
2 tsp salt
Coconut Milk
14 oz coconut milk
Minced Garlic
3 tsp minced garlic
Fresh Ginger
1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger
minced
Chicken Breast
1 lb chicken breast
cut into 1-inch cubes
Directions
10 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the chicken cubes and cook just until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot, keeping the heat at medium-high.
4
Add the diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the pre-minced garlic, garam masala, salt, and pre-minced ginger. Sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
6
Stir in diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a low boil.
7
Add the chicken back to the pot, stirring well to coat the chicken with the sauce.
8
Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
9
Remove pot from heat, and stir in the lemon juice.
10
Serve with rice, naan, yogurt, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Health Info
Macros
14g
CARBS
29g
FAT
19g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
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