Tikka Masala Chicken

Tikka Masala Chicken

Author: Bold. Healthy. Homemade.

Recipe type: Dinner

Prep time:  5 mins

Cook time:  20 min

Total time:  25 mins

Serves: 4 portions (with rice)

This is the perfect dinner when it is cold and gloomy out- the warm spices in this dish will heat you up from the inside, out. This Tikka Masala is the perfect comfort food on a dreary day. I recommend serving this with saffron rice and a piece of naan.

 

INGREDIENTS

• 3 Tablespoons Tikka Masala Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Ginger Powder (or fresh ginger)
• ½ Large Yellow Onion (diced/chopped)
• 2 cloves of Garlic
• 10 oz Tomato Paste
• 1 Cup Water
• pinch of salt and fresh ground pepper
• 1 container (5 oz) plain Greek Yogurt
• 2 large Chicken Breast 
• Saffron Rice & Naan (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the Tikka Masala Powder, Turmeric Powder, and Ginger Powder in a dry pot (no oil). Toast the spice mixture on high for just about a minute (make sure to keep an eye on them so they do not burn). This will awaken the spices and enhance the flavor of the entire dish.
2. Add in the diced yellow onion. Stir the onion and spices together, allowing the onions to be coated in the spices. Continue to cook the onions for a few minutes until they soften (about 5 minutes)
3. Add in the garlic,  10 oz of tomato paste,  dash of salt and pepper, and cup of water. Stir until everything is combined, reduce the heat and let everything simmer for at least 15 minutes. 
1. *tip- canned tomatoes can be incredibly acidic. The longer you cook the canned tomato paste, the less acidic the entire dish will be 
4. After allowing the sauce to cook, stir in 5 oz of greek yogurt and cubed chicken breast, continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked through (about 10 minutes). If you find the sauce getting too tick, thin out with water.
5. Serve over rice and enjoy!