Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Basmati Rice

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1 Chopped Onion

2 Teaspoons Grated & Peeled Fresh Ginger

1 Crushed Garlic Clove

2 Tablespoons Indian Curry Paste

1 ¼ Pounds Skinless & Boneless Chicken Breast Halves (Cut Into 1 Inch Chunks)

¼ Teaspoon Salt

¼ Teaspoon  Fresh Ground Black Pepper

1 Cup Crushed Tomatoes

½ Cup Half & Half

¼ Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro (A Bit More For Garnish)

Prepare rice. 

In a large skillet heat olive oil on medium for a minute.  Add onion and cook for about 6 minutes.  Stir frequently.  Add ginger, garlic and curry paste.  Cook 3 minutes longer.  Add chicken, salt & pepper and cook about 2 minutes or until no longer pink on the outside.  Stir occasionally.  Add tomatoes.  Cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes longer or until chicken loses its pink color throughout. 

Uncover and stir in half & half and cilantro.  Spoon rice into 4 shallow bowls.  Top with chicken mixture and garnish with extra chopped cilantro.  Serves 4