Chicken Tikka Masala

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

½ teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon garam masala

½ teaspoon turmeric

½ teaspoon ground cumin

2 garlic cloves, grated

2 teaspoons grated ginger

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces

2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil

2 tablespoons salted butter

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, grated

2 teaspoons grated ginger

2 teaspoons garam masala

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon brown sugar

½ teaspoon cayenne, plus more for serving

1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 cup chicken stock

1 cup heavy cream or full fat coconut milk

Cooked basmati rice

Fresh cilantro, minced

Naan

Directions

Marinate the chicken

In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, cayenne, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, garlic cloves, ginger, salt, and lemon juice

Add the chicken and toss until fully coated

Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.Turn on the oven to broil and line a rimmed sheet pan with foil

Add the marinated chicken to the sheet and broil until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes

Meanwhile, make the tikka masala

Melt the coconut oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat

Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes

Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add the ginger, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, salt, brown sugar, and cayenne and stir to combine

Add the tomatoes and chicken stock and bring to a simmer

Add the chicken and its juices to the pot and stir to combine

Reduce the heat to medium low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 15 minutes

Stir in the heavy cream

Divide rice between 4 bowls

Serve the tikka over the rice, sprinkle with cilantro

Serve with naan on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 670
• Total Fat: 42 g
• Saturated Fat: 25 g
• Cholesterol: 202 mg
• Sodium: 1220 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Total Sugars: 6 g
• Protein: 50 g