Better-than-Takeout Chicken Tikka Masala

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prep time

15 min

total time

30 min

makes

6 servings, 2/3 cup (150 mL) each

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kraft

recipe by: kraft

What You Need

1-1/2 lb. (675 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided

1 tsp. garam masala, divided

1 tsp. ground coriander, divided

1 tsp. ground cumin, divided

1 tsp. red chili powder or cayenne pepper, divided

1 cup canned crushed tomatoes

1/3 cup Miracle Whip Dressing

1/4 cup water

1 Tbsp. oil

1/2 cup chopped onions

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tsp. minced gingerroot

1/2 tsp. cumin seed

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

Make It

COMBINE chicken, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and 1/2 tsp. each of the seasonings; set aside. Mix remaining seasonings, tomatoes, Miracle Whip and water in separate bowl.

HEAT oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add next 4 ingredients; cook and stir 3 min. or just until onions are crisp-tender. Add chicken; cook 2 min. or until chicken is lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

ADD tomato mixture; cook on medium heat 8 min. or until sauce is thickened and chicken is done, stirring frequently. Stir in remaining lemon juice and fresh coriander.