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Quick Chicken Tikka Masala
All the flavors of a slow simmered restaurant quality Chicken Tikka Masala but this version is so easy to make and can be ready in 30 minutes or less! So good it may just become a regular in your dinner rotation.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- food processor
- skillet
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pulse ginger and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add onion and pulse until finely chopped.
garlic, (peeled)4 cloves
2
Toss chicken with 1 1/2 tsp garam masala and 1 tsp salt. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Saltolive oil, (divided)2 Tbsp
3
Add chicken and cook, rotating halfway through cooking, until cooked through, about ⏱️ 6 - 7 minutes total. Transfer chicken to a plate.
4
Heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion mixture and saute until onions have softened, about ⏱️ 3 minutes.
olive oil, (divided)2 Tbsp
5
Add tomato paste, remaining 1 Tbsp garam masala, the paprika, and cayenne and cook, stirring constantly, ⏱️ 30 seconds.
tomato paste1 Tbsp
6
Add crushed tomatoes, season with salt to taste, and cook stirring occasionally until mixture is hot, about ⏱️ 2 minutes***.
crushed tomatoes1 (28 oz) canSalt
7
Return chicken to pan and cook ⏱️ 1 minute longer. Remove from heat, stir in Greek yogurt and lemon juice.
fresh lemon juice1 Tbsp
8
Serve warm over basmati rice topped with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
calories
361 kcal
fat Content
12 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
5 g
sugar Content
10 g
sodium Content
502 mg
protein Content
38 g
cholesterol Content
110 mg
carbohydrate Content
20 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
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