How To Make Protein-Packed Chicken Tikka Masala
About Protein-Packed Chicken Tikka Masala: One sure-fire way to reduce your stress is to have a a hearty home-cooked dinner. Here is a mouthwatering chicken tikka masala recipe, chocked-full of protein, healthy omegas, and inflammation-reducing spices.
Ingredients of Protein-Packed Chicken Tikka Masala
- 1.5 Tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 cup unsalted chicken stock
- 1.5 cups yellow onion, chopped
- 5 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp salt-free tomato puree
- Spice blend:
- 1.5 tsp turmeric powder
- 1.5 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- A quarter cup of heavy cream
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp cilantro
How to Make Protein-Packed Chicken Tikka Masala
- 1.Cook oil over high heat in a large, heavy pot. Toss the chicken and evenly coat it in the oil by turning occasionally for 5–6 minutes until browning.
- 2.Add garlic, onion, and ginger to the chicken while constantly stirring for 2 minutes.
- 3.Add tomato puree, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper while stirring for another 2 minutes.
- 4.Stir in chicken stock, heavy cream, and salt. Reduce to a simmer while stirring occasionally for around 10 minutes until the curry thickens.
- 5.Add chopped cilantro as a garnish over the curry and serve with brown rice.
Key Ingredients: olive oil, boneless chicken (cut into 2-inch pieces), unsalted chicken stock, yellow onion, Garlic cloves (minced), ginger, salt-free tomato puree, turmeric powder, garam masala, cayenne, A quarter cup of heavy cream, kosher salt, cilantro
