Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

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Chicken Tikka Masala
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Directions:

  1. MARINADE CHICKEN 6-8 HOURS:.
  2. In a large glass or stainless steel bowl, combine marinade ingredients.
  3. Using a sharp knife, make a few shallow slashes in each piece of chicken. Add the chicken to the marinade, turn to coat and refrigerate 6-8 hours.
  4. COOK CHICKEN:.
  5. Preheat the broiler and position a rack about 8 inches from the heat.
  6. Remove the chicken from the marinade; scrape off all the marinade and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Spread the pieces on a baking sheet and broil, turning once or twice, until just cooked through and browned in spots, about 12 minutes.
  8. Transfer to a cutting board and cut it into 2-inch pieces.
  9. WHILE CHICKEN IS COOKING:.
  10. TOAST ALMONDS: Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small skillet. Cook almonds over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until golden, about 5 minutes. Cool completely on a cool plate, then finely grind in a food processor.
  11. MAKE THE SAUCE:
  12. In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Cook onion, garlic and ginger over moderate heat until tender and golden, about 8 minutes.
  13. Add next 3 ingredients and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  14. Add the tomatoes with their juices and the sugar and season with salt and pepper.
  15. Cover partially and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
  16. Turn heat to low. Add cream and ground almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  17. Stir in the chicken; simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, and serve.
  18. SERVE WITH:
  19. Steamed basmati rice, rice pilaf or warm nan.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1079.38 Kcal (4519 kJ)
Calories from fat 899.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 99.97g 154%
Cholesterol 228.04mg 76%
Sodium 354.72mg 15%
Potassium 933.45mg 20%
Total Carbs 21.84g 7%
Sugars 10.91g 44%
Dietary Fiber 4.67g 19%
Protein 26.47g 53%
Vitamin C 19mg 32%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 186.7mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 130.67 Kcal (547 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.1g 154%
Cholesterol 27.61mg 76%
Sodium 42.94mg 15%
Potassium 113mg 20%
Total Carbs 2.64g 7%
Sugars 1.32g 44%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 19%
Protein 3.2g 53%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 32%
Iron 0.3mg 13%
Calcium 22.6mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 29.1
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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