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Chicken Tikka

Name: Chicken Tikka
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 6, 6 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, ( cut into large bite-sized pieces (about 1 1/2-inches)); 1 cup plain or Greek yogurt, (fullfat is best); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger, (divided); 2 tablespoons minced garlic, (divided); neutral, high smoking point oil such as canola or coconut, see notes ((do NOT use olive oil for chicken)); 1 large onion, (chopped); 1 28 oz. can FIRE ROASTED crushed tomatoes ((see notes)); 1 TBS EACH garam masala, chili powder, paprika (not smoked); 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 tsp EACH turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander; 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon ((optional if you have it)); 1 1/3 cups heavy cream ((use evaporated milk for lower calories)); 1 teaspoon sugar, (optional, as needed)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING240M COOK

CAL 27%·PRO 69%

CARBS 20G15% OF CAL

5G FIBER0G ADDED11G INTRINSIC4G OTHER11G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 36G60% OF CAL

15G SAT21G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A creamy tomato-based curry sauce with tender chicken thighs, fragrant spices, and a rich yogurt-cream finish. This is an indulgent, flavorful dish perfect for a special dinner.

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Ingredients

serves 6

2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, ( cut into large bite-sized pieces (about 1 1/2-inches))
1 cup plain or Greek yogurt, (fullfat is best)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger, (divided)
2 tablespoons minced garlic, (divided)
neutral, high smoking point oil such as canola or coconut, see notes ((do NOT use olive oil for chicken))
1 large onion, (chopped)
1 28 oz. can FIRE ROASTED crushed tomatoes ((see notes))
1 TBS EACH garam masala, chili powder, paprika (not smoked)
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tsp EACH turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander
1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon ((optional if you have it))
1 1/3 cups heavy cream ((use evaporated milk for lower calories))
1 teaspoon sugar, (optional, as needed)

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 240M

CAL 27%·PRO 69%

CARBS 20G15% OF CAL

5G FIBER0G ADDED11G INTRINSIC4G OTHER11G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 36G60% OF CAL

15G SAT21G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 25m
Cook: 35m
Sodium: 1320mg
Total sugar: 11g
Added sugar: 0g

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 1123mg
Calcium: 147mg
Iron: 3mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 25M
SODIUM: 1320MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Chicken Tikka

Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

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