CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA OH SO GOOD ENJOY DAN

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, cut into bite size pieces

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped

1 thumb size fresh ginger, peeled and grated

1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped, divided

1 15oz can diced tomatoes

2 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 tablespoon tomato puree

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 cup plain yogurt

DIRECTIONS:

1.    In a glass bowl, place the chopped chicken, garlic, and ginger, salt @ pepper to taste, fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil.

2.    Let sit for 30 minutes or more.

3.    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat.

4.    When the oil is sizzling add chicken mixture and sauté for about 5- 7 minutes.

5.    Remove chicken and set aside.

6.    In the same skillet add the remaining oil and heat until sizzling.

7.    Add onion, chili powder, garam masala, and sauté for 5 minutes.

8.    Add diced tomatoes, stir and cook 1 minute.

9.    Stir in yogurt and simmer for another 4- 5 minutes.

10. Add the chicken and simmer for another 4-5 minutes.

11. Add the tomato puree and remaining lime juice.

12. Sauté for 1 minute and garnish with fresh cilantro.

13. Serve with warm naan bread and jasmine rice.

ENJOY DAN:                             BON-APPETITE!!