Chicken Tikka Masala

A dish that gets its character from tomato puree and plain yogurt.

Serves 8 · Chicken

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
  • 1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
  • 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1/2 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Hot cooked basmati rice
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, optional
Make it lactose-friendly
  • 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt → lactose-free or coconut yogurt
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream → lactose-free whipping cream or chilled coconut cream

Swaps are suggestions, not medical advice. Check labels if lactose is a serious issue for you.

Steps

  1. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients (Can blend these first for convenience). Add chicken, jalapeno and bay leaf. Cook, covered, on low 4 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove jalapeno and bay leaf.
  2. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cream until smooth; gradually stir into sauce. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
Calories468
Protein28.3 g
Fat27.1 g
Carbs29.1 g
Fiber2.2 g
Sodium726 mg

Source

based.cooking (community recipes, public domain) — unlicense