Easy Chicken Tikka Masala with Coconut Milk Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons pure coconut oil[1] or *Gold Label[2] 2 Tablespoons butter 1/2 medium sweet onion, diced 1 1/2 pounds chicken[3] cut into small pieces 2 teaspoons Himalayan salt[4] 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder 2 cups tomato sauce [5] 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup coconut milk**[6] 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Directions: Heat coconut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sautee.
In a bowl, season chicken with salt and pepper, and add to onions and oil and cook until golden, about 4-5 minutes.
Add garlic, ginger, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, chili powder and turmeric, and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
Stir in coconut milk and yogurt until heated through, about 1 minute.
Serve over rice and garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.
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