Weeknight Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• chicken thighs20 oz
• basmati rice1 cup
• canned diced tomatoes1½ can
• plain yogurt8 tbsp
• heavy cream4 tbsp
• yellow onion1 piece
• garlic8 clove
• fresh ginger2 tsp
• tomato paste4 tbsp
• garam masala3 tsp
• ground cumin2 tsp
• paprika2 tsp
• ground turmeric1 tsp
• butter2 tbsp
• olive oil2 tbsp
• fresh cilantro4 sprig
• salt2 tsp

You'll need

skillet · pot · bowl

Method

1. 1

   Marinate chicken with yogurt, half the garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, grated ginger, and salt. Rest 10 minutes.

   10 min · rest

2. 2

   Cook rice per package.

   18 min · boil

3. 3

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 6 minutes until browned at edges. Remove.

   6 min · saute

4. 4

   Add butter and diced onion, cook 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and remaining garam masala, 1 minute.

   5 min · saute

5. 5

   Stir in tomato paste, cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and a quarter cup water. Simmer 10 minutes.

   11 min · simmer

6. 6

   Return chicken. Stir in cream. Simmer 3 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

   3 min · simmer

7. 7

   Serve over rice. Top with cilantro.

   2 min