Recipe

Better-than-Takeout Chicken Tikka Masala

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• Prep: 15 min.
• Servings: 6
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Popular in Britain, Chicken Tikka Masala brings the spicy sensation of roasted chicken chunks marinated in a chat pata red-orange curry. Make this fusion dish part of your dinner to delight sare gharwale.

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.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve with warm naan.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve over hot cooked basmati rice.

Nutritional Information

(per serving)
Serving Size = 2/3 cup (150 mL)