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Chicken Tikka Masala

URL: https://www.thespunkycoconut.com/2015/02/chicken-tikka-masala/

Ingredients

Chicken Tikka

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
  • teaspoons coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ cup coconut yogurt
  • teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Sauce

  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon powdered fennel seeds
  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • tablespoons avocado or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
  • to taste sea salt

Naan

  • 4 large eggs
  • 25 grams whole psyllium husks
  • 175 grams plain yogurt
  • 56 grams mild-flavored oil or melted butter
  • 165 grams coconut flour
  • 132 grams tapioca starch
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder or minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by mixing dry ingredients with coconut yogurt and lemon juice.
  2. Marinate the chicken cubes in the mixture and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  3. Cook the marinated chicken in a cast iron pan in the oven at 400°F for 16-20 minutes until cooked through.
  4. In a thick-bottomed pan, heat oil and cook ginger garlic paste until fragrant.
  5. Add onion powder, coriander, fennel, black pepper, and garam masala to the pan and mix well.
  6. Incorporate the tomato puree and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Add the cooked chicken and coconut cream to the sauce and simmer for another 10-12 minutes.
  8. Let the dish sit covered for at least 10 minutes before serving, adjusting salt if needed.
  9. Prepare the naan by mixing eggs, psyllium husks, yogurt, and oil, then adding dry ingredients.
  10. Shape the naan dough and cook in a skillet for about 3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
350
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
25g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
200mg

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