Chicken Tikka Masala
(from salonx’s recipe box)
POINTS® Value: 7
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
This popular Indian dish features the bold flavors of yogurt, lime and ginger in a seasoned, creamy tomato sauce.
Source: weightwatcher.com
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: chicken
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp ginger root, fresh, grated
- 2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium garlic clove(s), minced
- 1 small jalapeno pepper(s), minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 8 oz canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 2 cup cooked white rice, basmati, kept hot
Directions
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To prepare chicken, in a large bowl, whisk together first seven ingredients; add chicken and toss to coat. Cover bowl and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
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Preheat outdoor grill, stovetop grill pan or nonstick skillet.
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Skewer chicken pieces onto four metal or wooden skewers. Grill or cook skewers in a hot skillet until chicken is cooked through, turning frequently, about 5 to 7 minutes. (Make sure to soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent charring.)
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To make sauce, heat oil in a large, high-sided skillet (or wide saucepan) over medium heat. Add remaining minced garlic clove and jalapeno; cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add remaining teaspoon of cumin and paprika and stir to coat. Add tomato sauce and evaporated milk, reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Remove grilled chicken from skewers. Add to tomato mixture and simmer 1 minute to heat through. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Serve with rice. Yields about 1 cup of chicken mixture and 1/2 cup of rice per serving.