Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 3 black cardamoms; 4 cloves; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 1/2 lb); 1 1/2 cup butternut squash puree; 3/4 cup masala (ETP recipe); 3/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

Natasha

5 years ago

Chicken Tikka Masala

Course Main Dish

Diet Anti-candida, Dairy Free, Eggless, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Low FODMAP, Nut Free, Paleo, Rice Free, Soy Free, Sugar Free

Cook Method Stove Top

Prep and Cook Time 45 Minutes Total, Quick Cook, Quick Prep

Protein Source Chicken, Poultry

Servings 6

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 - 35 minutes

Ingredients

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
3 black cardamoms
4 cloves
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts approximately 1 1/2 lb
1 1/2 cup butternut squash puree
3/4 cup masala ETP recipe
3/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

Instructions

In a medium-large pot, heat the oil, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, coriander, cardamoms, and cloves on low for 5 minutes.
Cut the chicken into bit-sizes pieces.
Add the chicken, masala, butternut squash puree, and salt to the pot. Stir until the chicken is coated.
Increase the heat to medium. Put a lid on the pot. Cook for 10 minutes.
Stir. Cook for 10 additional minutes.
Stir. Turn the heat down to medium-low. Cook for 10 more minutes. When done, the chicken should be tender and white all the way through.

Recipe Notes

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with basmati rice (ETP recipe) or naan.
Serve with okra or saag (ETP recipe).
Serve with a lettuce salad.