From Chicken Recipes by David Nagy · Food & Beverage

Easy Chicken Tikka Masala

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Ingredients
  • 2 packages of Tikka Masala concentrated spice paste (see below)
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts or 6-8 boneless skinless thighs
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 2-3 TBSP cooking oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or full fat coconut milk
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Basmati rice

Directions
  1. Brine the chicken breasts for 45-60 minutes (no brine if using only thighs)
  2. Rinse and dry the brined chicken, then dice into 1 inch pieces
  3. Cook the rice
  4. Add oil to a  pan and heat to medium
  5. Lightly brown the onion
  6. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute
  7. Add two packets of paste and a small amount of water to thin the paste
  8. Add the chicken and cooking over medium-high heat, tossing frequently, to 165 F
  9. Add the rest of the water and simmer per package directions
  10. When nearly done, slowly add the cream or coconut milk, stir and simmer for 5 minutes
  11. Top with cilantro and serve with rice, naan, and a vegetable

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