Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 0.75 cup plain yogurt; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 4 clove garlic; 2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 14.5 oz canned crushed tomatoes; 0.75 cup heavy cream; 0.25 cup coconut milk; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1 tsp honey; 0.25 cup cilantro; 0.5 whole lime

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395 cal39g protein10g carbs21g fat720mg sodium

Estimated, per serving — stays per-serving no matter how many you cook for.

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Ingredients

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rotisserie chickenshredded into bite-sized pieces, or equal weight in frozen cooked chicken1 whole

butter2 tbsp

yellow oniondiced0.5 medium

fresh gingerminced1 tsp

garlicminced2 cloves

tomato paste2 tbsp

canned crushed tomatoes14.5 oz

heavy cream0.75 cups

garam masala2 tsp

smoked paprika1 tsp

cayenne pepper0.25 tsp

salt0.75 tsp

honey1 tsp

cilantroGarnishfresh, chopped0.25 cups

limefor finishing0.5 whole

Cook it to

Chicken165°F / 74°C

USDA minimum internal temperatures. Measure at the thickest part, away from bone.

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Most sides finish faster than the main — start the quick ones last so everything lands hot.

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Steps

1Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.

2Stir in ginger and garlic, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add crushed tomatoes. Stir in garam masala, paprika, cayenne, and salt. Simmer for 3 minutes.

4Pour in cream and stir well. Add shredded rotisserie chicken and gently fold it in. Simmer for 5 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens slightly.

5Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or honey. Finish with fresh lime juice and top with cilantro.

6Serve over rice or with naan bread.