Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 425 grams no-salt-added crushed tomatoes; 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets; 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 59 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 4 cloves garlic; 1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and roughly chopped; 4 servings Kosher salt; 177 milliliters low-fat plain yogurt; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 794 grams skinless, boneless chicken thighs , trimmed; 2 Tbsps tomato paste

Chicken Tikka Masalan is a gluten free and primal main course. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 46g of protein, 17g of fat, and a total of 414 calories. This recipe covers 35% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes. Head to the store and pick up canned tomatoes, cauliflower, garam masala, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Indian cuisine.

Instructions

Pulse the ginger, garlic, garam masala and 1/4 teaspoon each cayenne and salt in a food processor to make a paste. Toss the cauliflower, 1 tablespoon of the spice paste, 1 tablespoon water and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe bowl; set aside.

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Garam Masala

Cauliflower

Spice Paste

Ground Cayenne Pepper

Garlic

Ginger

Water

Salt

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Add the tomato paste to the remaining spice paste; pulse, then transfer 1 tablespoon to a bowl.

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Tomato Paste

Spice Paste

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Bowl

Add 1/2 cup yogurt, a pinch of salt and the chicken; toss to coat.

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Whole Chicken

Yogurt

Salt

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the remaining tomato-spice mixture and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.

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Tomato

Add the tomatoes, 1 1/4 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.

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Tomato

Water

Salt

Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.

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Put the chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil until almost cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Microwave the cauliflower, 10 to 12 minutes. Toss with the cilantro.

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Cauliflower

Cilantro

Whole Chicken

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Aluminum Foil

Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup yogurt into the skillet.

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Yogurt

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Whisk

Add the chicken; simmer until cooked through, 4 minutes.

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Whole Chicken

Serve with the cauliflower.

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Cauliflower

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Servings:

425grams

no-salt-added crushed tomatoes 1large head

cauliflower, cut into florets 0teaspoons

cayenne pepper 59milliliters

chopped fresh cilantro 2teaspoons

garam masala 4cloves

garlic 1

2-inch piece ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 4servings

Kosher salt 177milliliters

low-fat plain yogurt 2Tbsps

extra-virgin olive oil 794grams

skinless, boneless chicken thighs , trimmed 2Tbsps

tomato paste

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Asian on the menu? Try pairing with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Tanian et Vincent Careme Terre Brulee Chenin Blanc with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 16 dollars per bottle.