CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA(COOK'S COUNTRY)

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Provided by Coppercloud

Categories Curries

Time 50m

Yield 1 pot, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon garam masala
salt and pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes (6- to 8-ounce)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, split when cooking
1 onion, chopped fine
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

Combine garam masala, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in bowl. Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon spice mixture in separate bowl.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion and cook until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
Stir in ginger, garlic, and remaining 2 teaspoons spice mixture and cook until fragrant, abut 30 seconds.
Add tomatoes and chicken and simmer until slightly thickened and chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Off heat, stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.4, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 95.9, Sodium 406.8, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 29.1