145.8...Chicken Tikka Masala

I’m a giant fan of Indian food. I think my favorite recipe of all time is my Indian Butter Chicken. I found a recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala in a Rachael Ray magazine and knew I had to try it. I’m glad I did!

Chicken Tikka Masala (Serves 4)

Recipe from Rachael Ray Magazine, October 2014

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced

1 jalapeño, seeded and minced

1 shallot, minced

1 tsp. garam masala

1/2 tsp. sweet smoked paprika

2 cans (14.5 oz. each) fire-roasted tomatoes

2/3 cup heavy cream

1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 bag (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed

3 cups cooked basmati rice

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the garlic, ginger, jalapeño and shallot and cook, stirring often, 3 minutes. Stir in the spices and cook 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, scraping any browned bits.

2. Transfer the sauce to a blender and puree. Return sauce to the pan, stir in the cream, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. 

3. Add the chicken, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

4. Divide the rice among plates or bowls and top with chicken and sauce.

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Breakfast this morning was the usual. My son (who eats the same thing every morning), said to me “Again!?!” when he saw my breakfast. Lol.

I went to spin class after drop off followed by errands. I had to run to the mall for a couple of things so I stopped for lunch at Seasons 52. I had the Blackened Fish Tacos which were quite good. 

Tonight we are hanging at home and I’m looking forward to it!

Are you a fan of Indian food? Favorite dish(es)?

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