THM E Chicken Tikka Masala
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Indian
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 2 Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil (or coconut oil)
  • 1 minced Clove of Garlic
  • 2 t. Ginger
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 canned Tomatoes
  • ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
  • ½ tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • ¼ tsp Himalayan Salt
  • ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Gentle Sweet
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 6 oz 0% Plain Greek Yogurt
  • water, as needed
Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken breast into chunks and cook in a skillet over medium heat with the olive oil. One cooked, set chicken aside.
  2. In the skillet with the leftover oil and chicken juices, add the garlic, ginger, and onion and saute gently. This should only take 3-4 minutes
  3. Reduce the heat to low, add the tomatoes, and let simmer 5 minutes, stirring each minute. When finished, the tomato should have broken down and combined with the onion to form a thick paste.
  4. Add the cumin seeds, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and gentle sweet. Stir and cook for 5 minutes. This is the spice mixture for the masala.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a blender and pulse until smooth.
  6. Return the paste to the skillet and add the lime juice, cinnamon stick and yogurt. Add water as need to create the correct consistency. Bring it to a rolling boil and then immediately reduce the heat add the cooked chicken, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately over rice, broccoli or both, depending on whether you're having an E or S meal.
Recipe by Fit Mom Journey at https://fitmomjourney.com/thm-e-chicken-tikka-masala/