simple coconut chicken tikka masala
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- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Chicken (skinless and boneless, cubed into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup canned Tomato Paste
- 3 tbsp. Garam Masala
- 1 tbsp. Ground Turmeric
- 1 tsp. Fine Sea Salt
- 1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 15- oz. can Full Fat Coconut Milk
- 1 Yellow Onions (finely chopped)
- 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 ″ Fresh Ginger (peeled and grated)
- 2 tbsp. Butter
- 1/3 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
- Cooked Basmati Rice (for serving)
- Naan (for serving)
Steps
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken, yogurt, tomato paste, garam masala, turmeric, salt, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest. Mix very well. Cover and set aside to marinate for 15-20 minutes (or overnight in the fridge).
- 2
In a large skillet, add the butter. Once melted, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Saute for 5-7 minutes, until onions are translucent and fragrant.
- 3
Add the chicken and coconut milk, stir until well combined, then cover to simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked.
- 4
Stir in the fresh cilantro to enjoy warm with cooked basmati rice and naan.
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