Indian

Chicken Tikka Masala (Maya's Makeover) is for Dinner.

Chicken Tikka Masala (Maya's Makeover) takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Chicken Tikka Masala (Maya's Makeover) takes 30 minutes to cook.

Chicken Tikka Masala (Maya's Makeover) makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken Tikka Masala (Maya's Makeover) are:

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 1/2 tsp cumin powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp to 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tsp minced fresh ginger root
2 tsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 27-oz (750 gram) can petite diced tomatoes
3 chicken breasts, no skin, diced (about 1 lb 9 oz)

Optional garnishes (not included in calorie count):
Cilantro (a little goes a long way!)
Lemon wedges (adds a nice tang)
Yogurt (cuts down on heat)

Note: according to an Indian cookbook I own, fresh spices make all the difference. If your spices don't have any smell, they also don't have any taste!

Here is how you make Chicken Tikka Masala (Maya's Makeover):

Heat two tablespoon of oil in a pan or wok over medium heat. Add the onions and sautee until golden brown. In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, cardamom, coriander, tumeric, cloves, cinnamon, and red pepper fakes. Add the spices all at once to the onions and sautee for another minute (remember, use medium rather than high heat). Add the ginger, garlic, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes and bring to simmer, stirring constantly. If the sauce seems too thick, you can add a little bit of water. Add the raw chicken cubes and mix well. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, until chicken is cooked. Serve over 1/2 cup brown rice (not included in calorie count). We also like to add 1/2 cup of peas to each serving-- the sweetness adds that "something extra" that is missing (since this recipe in a restaurant would probably contain cream or full-fat yogurt). Garnish with a little bit of cilantro, lemon or yogurt and enjoy!Note: to keep your tupperware from turning yellow, spray it with cooking spray before pouring any dish containing turmeric into it. Makes 6 servings of about 1 cup each. Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user YIYEHTOV.

The nutritional information for Chicken Tikka Masala (Maya's Makeover) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 214.6

• Total Fat: 6.6 g
• Cholesterol: 68.5 mg
• Sodium: 280.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 9.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
• Protein: 29.2 g

Chicken Tikka Masala (Maya's Makeover) is Indian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Chicken Tikka Masala (Maya's Makeover) is Gluten Free