Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. canola oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 serrano chile, stemmed & seeded
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp. finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup tomato puree
• 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp. garam masala
• 1/4 tsp. granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup fat-free half-and-half
• fresh cilantro for garnish

Makes 4 Servings (3/4 cup per serving)

1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine onion, chile, garlic, and ginger, and water in a blender and puree. Pour over chicken and bring to boil. Stir in tomato puree, turmeric, garam masala, sugar, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, 8-10 minutes. Stir in half-and-half; remove from heat and sprinkle with cilantro.

WW POINTS VALUE: 4 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW Tastier than Takeout Cookbook. Chicken Tikka Masala is an Indian dish that consists of roasted chicken chucks marinated in spices and yogurt that is baked in a tandoor oven and served in a Masala sauce. This version is quick, easy and good for you. I highly recommend serving 1/4 cup of cooked brown rice on each plate for up to an additional 3 points per serving. If you want to add a little more spice to this dish, add a pinch of curry to the dish. This makes a nice weeknight dish and will become a comfort food favorite.