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  2. 20-Minute Chicken Tikka Masala

20-Minute Chicken Tikka Masala

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Oct 21, 2016
chicken tikka masala over white rice
mike garten
Yields:
4 serving(s)
Total Time:
20 mins
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Choosing how you'll prepare this comforting, family-friendly dinner will be the hardest part — with your Instant Pot or by broiling the chicken. The rest is easy!

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb.

    skinless, boneless chicken thighs

  • 1/3 cup

    plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 Tbsp.

    curry powder

  • salt

  • 2 Tbsp.

    butter

  • 2 Tbsp.

    chopped, peeled fresh ginger

  • 3

    cloves garlic, chopped

  • 3/4 cup

    half-and-half

  • 1/2 cup

    canned tomato sauce

  • Steamed rice, for serving

  • Cilantro, for garnish

Directions

    1. Step 1Cut chicken thighs into 1" chunks and pat dry with paper towels; toss with Greek yogurt, curry powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Arrange on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; broil on High 5 minutes.
    2. Step 2In a 4-quart saucepot, cook butter, ginger, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt on medium until garlic is golden, stirring. Whisk in half-and-half and tomato sauce; stir in broiled chicken. Heat to simmering on high. Simmer 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked (165 degrees F), stirring.
    3. Step 3Serve with steamed rice and cilantro.

Instant Pot Directions: Using sauté function, heat oil. Add onion and cook, uncovered, for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring. Add curry powder and paprika; cook 30 seconds, stirring. Stir in chicken, tomatoes, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 teaspoons sugar, and salt. Then cook at high pressure for 12 minutes. In cup, mix 1/2 cup half-and-half and 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch. Set pot to sauté function and bring chicken to simmer. Stir in half-and-half mixture. Simmer 2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve with steamed rice and cilantro.

Nutritional Information (per serving): 425 calories; 26 g protein; 36 g carb; 19 g total fat; 10 g saturated fat; 2 g fiber; 465 mg sodium.

What you'll need: Instant Pot ($100, amazon.com)

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