Chicken Tikka Masala
created by: Dairy MAX
Recipe Category: Lunch, Speed Scratch
Cooking Process: #2 Same Day Service
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Meal Pattern Contribution: 1 or 2 oz eq WGR grain, 2 oz eq m/ma, 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable
Ingredients
This comforting Indian-inspired dish features tender diced chicken simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato sauce. Greek yogurt adds creamy tang, while fresh cilantro perks up the finish. Ladled over warm brown rice, it’s a hearty, flavorful lunch option bringing 17 grams of protein, 2 oz eq of whole grains and 2 oz eq m/ma.
Directions
- Thaw diced chicken in refrigerator overnight.
CCP: No bare hand contact with ready to eat food. - Add butter to tilt skillet set to medium heat. Once butter is melted, add diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the onion edges begin to turn brown.
- Add the tomato paste to the skillet and stir to mix into the onion. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the paste begins to darken.
- Add the garam masala, granulated garlic, cumin, paprika, ginger, salt, and chili powder. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, but be careful not to let the spices burn.
- Add diced tomatoes with liquid (undrained) and water to the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes uncovered to allow the sauce to significantly reduce and the flavors to develop.
- Turn off heat, allow sauce to stop simmering, and then blend using an immersion blender. Once smooth, stir in yogurt. Add chicken, return to a simmer, and cook until the chicken is warmed through.
CCP: Heat to 135° F or higher for at least 15 seconds. - Top with chopped cilantro right before service. Serve 1/2 cup chicken tikka masala using a #8 disher over 1/2 cup (K-8) or 1 cup (9-12) brown rice.
CCP: Hold and serve at 135° F or higher.
*See Marketing Guide for AP (As Purchased) weights when EP (Edible Portion) weights are provided in the recipe.
Substitute full fat yogurt if your weekly nutrient analysis allows for the increase in saturated fat.
ALLERGENS: Milk
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Nutrients Per Serving
Calories: 238
Total Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 53 mg
Sodium: 396 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 27 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Total Sugars: 3 g
Added Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 17 g
