Gluten Free Chicken Tikka Masala
by: claire cary
This Gluten Free Chicken Tikka Masala is easy to make, packed with flavor and perfect for a family favorite dinner. This recipe is dairy free friendly, creamy and made with pantry staple ingredients.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 ¼ pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ⅓ cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teapsoons fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon garam masala
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup tomato puree or strained tomatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream can sub for coconut cream
- 2-4 tablespoons water as needed to thin
Instructions
- Cut the chicken in to about 1 inch cubes.
- Add to a bowl with the yogurt, garlic, ginger, spices and salt.
- Mix well to combine, then cover and let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Add the 2 tablespoons of butter to a skillet and melt over high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook on each side for about 2-3 minutes. You want it to get a nice char.
- Set aside and wipe the pan down.
- Add the other 2 tablespoons of butter and melt. Add in the diced onion and saute for about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the garlic and ginger and saute 1 more minute.
- Add in all remaining ingredients aside from the water and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. It helps to keep the lid slightly ajar so heat can escape and start the blender on very low speed.
- Add the sauce back to the pan. If it is too thick, whisk in a couple tablespoons of water as needed then add in the chicken.
- Let everything simmer together for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, serve with rice and my homemade gluten free naan. Enjoy!
Notes
If you use coconut cream (or full fat coconut milk) in place of heavy cream, just be sure to shake the can really well or blend it together so the white part and watery part are well combined.
Serving: 1bowl / Calories: 404kcal / Carbohydrates: 6g / Protein: 31g / Fat: 28g / Saturated Fat: 11g / Fiber: 1g / Sugar: 4g / Vitamin C: 4mg
