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Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala

Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala

This coconut chicken tikka masala recipe is kid-friendly and ready to add some variety to your weeknight meal plan!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 1129 kcal

Equipment

  • blender
  • Food Processor
  • high-sided skillet

Ingredients
  

Curry Paste

  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 medium shallot halved
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 1-inch pieces fresh ginger peeled
  • 3 tablespoon garam masala
  • 2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 zest lemon

Chicken

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast cubed
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 14 ounce can full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 4-6 cups cooked rice for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Make the curry paste: In a blender or a food processor, combine the onion, shallot, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, salt, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest and pulse until a smooth paste forms, about one minute.
  • Make the chicken: In a gallon-sized ziplock bag, combine 2 tablespoon of the prepared curry paste, the chicken, and yogurt. Seal the bag and massage the mixture into the chicken to cover completely. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or if you're prepping ahead of time, refrigerate up to overnight.
  • Heat a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add ¼ cup of the curry paste to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the marinated chicken, coconut milk, and tomato paste. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Remove the lid and simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cilantro and serve the chicken over rice with Naan on the side.

Notes

You can double the curry paste and store it in a mason jar in the fridge for up to 1 month, or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 1129kcalCarbohydrates: 188gProtein: 67gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 910mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
Keyword chicken, Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala, curry, kid friendly, Make-ahead, Tikka Masala
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