Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

Adapted from http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/06/chicken-tikka-masala-by-pastor-ryan/

Rice

• 2 C Basmati rice
• 4 Tbl Butter
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 Tbl Turmeric
• Optional - frozen peas

Cook rice and seasonings in rice cooker. Stir in frozen peas when done.

Chicken Tikka Masala

• 2 Chicken breasts, cut up 
• or 1 chicken breast and  1 can (1 C dry) chickpeas, cooked and drained
• 4 Tbl Butter
• 1 Onion, chopped
• 4 Cloves Garlic or 1 Tbl minced garlic
• 2 inches fresh ginger piece, grated, or 1 Tbl ground ginger
• 3 Tbl Garam Masala
• 1 Tbl Salt
• 1 Tbl Sugar
• Optional - 1 Tbl dried cilantro
• Optional - jalapeno pepper (chopped) or cayenne to taste (1/8 tsp)
• 1 large can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 C Heavy cream or 1 can coconut milk

Sauté chicken in butter until cooked through. Add onion and cook ~5 minutes. Add seasonings and cook another 1-2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and turn heat down to medium. Simmer for at least 5 minutes, longer if you have time. Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk.

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