Quick Chicken Tikka Masala For Two

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 8 ounces chicken tenders
• 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small sweet onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tablespoons whipping cream
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Recipe

• 1 stir together garam masala, salt and turmeric in a small dish. place flour in a shallow dish. sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the spice mixture and dredge in the flour. (reserve the remaining spice mix and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the remaining flour.).
• 2 heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. cook the chicken until browned, about 2 minutes per side. transfer to a plate.
• 3 heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the pan over medium-low heat. add garlic, onion and ginger and cook, stirring often, until starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. add the reserved spice mix and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. sprinkle with the reserved 1 1/2 teaspoons flour and stir until coated. add tomatoes and their juice. bring to a simmer. cook, stirring often, until thickened and the onion is tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
• 4 stir in cream. add the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. bring to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat until the chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. garnish with cilantro.