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Chicken Tikka Masala

A recipe from the Bmarchai Recipes collection.

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Chicken Tikka Masala

Nutrition (per serving)

900Calories
85 gProtein
20 gCarbs
60 gFat
5 gSugar
1000 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Method

  1. Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes, then add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, 6–8 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside, then add more ghee if necessary and cook cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add garam masala, salt, and black pepper to skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add lemon juice and Greek yogurt to skillet, stirring to combine, then bring mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add browned chicken back to skillet and stir to coat with sauce, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10–12 minutes.
  6. Stir in chopped cilantro and serve over cauliflower rice or a low-carb alternative.

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