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Easy & Lightened-Up Chicken Tikka Masala (Dairy-Free Option)

Lighter Chicken Tikka Masala

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breast cubed
  • 1/2 cup Plain yogurt dairy-free or Greek
  • 1 tbsp Garam masala divided
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Onion large, diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger freshly grated
  • 15 oz Crushed tomatoes canned
  • 1/2 cup Coconut milk lite or full-fat, stirred
  • 1 tsp Turmeric ground
  • 1 tsp Cumin ground
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, toss the cubed chicken with yogurt and half of the garam masala (1/2 tbsp). Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the diced onion, cooking for 5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the remaining 1/2 tbsp garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and crushed tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir the chicken back into the skillet along with the coconut milk. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm with steamed white rice or gluten-free naan.