Dinner Tonight: Quick Tikka Masala

Name: Dinner Tonight: Quick Tikka Masala
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 118 milliliters cilantro, finely chopped; 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled; 1 teaspoon garam masala or other curry powder; 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 lemon; 283 grams light cream, or 3/4 cup plain yogurt plus 1 teaspoon flour; 1 red onion, roughly chopped; 4 servings Salt and pepper to taste; 2 teaspoons tomato paste; 3 Tbsps vegetable oil

Need a gluten free and דל פחמימות, main course? Dinner Tonight: Quick Tikka Masala could be a super recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 457 calories, 27g of protein, and 36g of fat. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of chicken breasts, chili powder, cilantro, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. This recipe is typical of Indian cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Into a large bowl, grate half the ginger, and zest the lemon. Then add the garlic, cilantro, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, half the lemon's juice, a tablespoon of yogurt, salt, and pepper. Stir, add chicken to bowl, and set aside to marinate.

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Vegetable Oil

Cilantro

Whole Chicken

Garlic

Ginger

Pepper

Yogurt

Juice

Lemon

Salt

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Bowl

While the meat is marinating, heat the remaining oil in a heavy, large skillet over low heat. Roughly chop the remaining ginger and add it to the oil with the onion. Cook gently for 10-15 minutes until falling apart and caramelized.

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Ginger

Onion

Meat

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the spices and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to marry the flavors. Season with a good pinch of salt, then scrape into a bowl and reserve.

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Spices

Salt

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Bowl

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the chicken pieces. Cook, turning occasionally, until brown and cooked through, but still tender. Return the onion mixture to the skillet, and add the cream if using, or the flour then yogurt. Stir in the tomato paste and simmer for 5 minutes.

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Chicken Pieces

Tomato Paste

Yogurt

Cream

All Purpose Flour

Onion

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Frying Pan

Check for seasoning, adding salt or lemon juice as needed.

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Lemon Juice

Seasoning

Salt

Serve with basmati rice or naan.

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Basmati Rice

Naan

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Servings:

skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1teaspoon

chili powder 118milliliters

cilantro, finely chopped 2inches

fresh ginger, peeled 1teaspoon

garam masala or other curry powder 1clove

garlic, minced or pressed 1teaspoon

ground turmeric 1

lemon 283grams

light cream, or 3/4 cup plain yogurt plus 1 teaspoon flour 1

red onion, roughly chopped 4servings

Salt and pepper to taste 2teaspoons

tomato paste 3Tbsps

vegetable oil

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Asian works really well 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 Essay Chenin Blanc with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 9 dollars per bottle.