Easy chicken tikka masala

  • Time40 minutes
  • Serves4
  • CuisineIndian
  • Per servingAbout 590 cal, 38g protein

Good for meal prep: this reheats well, so cook a double batch and you've got tomorrow's dinner too.

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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1½ cups basmati rice
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Method

  1. Coat the cubed chicken in yogurt and 1 tbsp garam masala. Start the rice.
  2. Brown the chicken in oil; set aside. Soften the onion, garlic and ginger, then add the remaining spice.
  3. Add the tomato sauce and simmer 10 minutes; stir in the cream and chicken and simmer 8 more.
  4. Serve over basmati rice.

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