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Gluten-Free Chicken Tikka Masala (British Style) recipe by Safe Plated

Gluten-Free Chicken Tikka Masala (British Style)

A British-Indian fusion dish made gluten-free. Tender chicken in a creamy tomato-based sauce, served with rice. Uses gluten-free spices and no flour.

20m prep + 35m cook4 servings
Contains dairy
620 cal|45g protein|50g carbs|25g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb Chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup Plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 can (14 oz) Diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 4 cups Cooked rice

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2In a bowl, mix the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
  5. 5Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  6. 6Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  7. 7Stir in the tomato paste and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  8. 8Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream and cilantro.
  9. 9Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  10. 10Serve the chicken tikka masala over cooked rice.

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