Monday

Light Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 1½ lb chicken thighs, cubed
• ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt, divided
• 2 tbsp tikka masala spice or curry powder, divided
• 1 onion, diced · 3 cloves garlic · 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• ½ cup light coconut milk
• 1 tbsp oil · cilantro
• 2 cups cooked basmati rice, to serve

Steps

1. Marinate the chicken in half the yogurt and half the spices for at least 15 minutes.
2. Sear the chicken in the oil over high heat until browned; set aside.
3. Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger with the remaining spices for 2–3 minutes; add the tomato sauce and simmer 10 minutes.
4. Stir in the coconut milk and remaining yogurt; return the chicken and simmer 10 minutes.
5. Serve over basmati rice with fresh cilantro.

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Recipe inspiration: lighter chicken tikka masala reel