Chickie Tikkie - Chicken Tikka Masala

The literal meaning of tikka in the Persian, Urdu, and Punjabi languages is "bits, pieces". Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, sautéed and then served with rice or warm Naan. Every effort has been made to minimize the calories, sodium and fat. Prep time does not include the 2 hours to marinate the chicken.

Prep Time:30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serves:4 Yield:16 oz  (approx.)

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Ingredients

1	cup	Cilantro, Fresh
1		Serrano Pepper
1	tsp	Ground Cumin
1	tsp	Garam Masala Spice
3		Garlic Clove
1	tbsp	Fresh Turmeric (tumeric) Root
1	tbsp	Ginger Root
1	tbsp	Fresh Lime Juice
2	tbsp	Plain Nonat Yogurt
1/4	cup	Shallots
1	tbsp	Organic Canola Oil
1	lb	Chicken Breast Tenderloins

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Directions

Marinade:

1. In a food processor, add cilantro, diced pepper, cumin, ginger, garlic, tumeric, lime juice and puree into finely chopped paste. 
2. Then add yogurt and puree to a smooth texture. (More yogurt may be added if marinade texture appears to be too dry to coat the chicken thoroughly.)
3. Place the diced chicken in a sealable container, add the marinade and mix well.
4. Cover the container and marinate in a refrigerator for 2 hours.

Cooking:

5. Saute the diced Shallots in the Canola Oil until the shallots begin to carmelize (3-4 minutes).
6. Add in the chicken marinade, mix and saute the mixture another 3-4 minutes.
7. Reduce the heat and cover.
8. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Serve with Naan or over rice.

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Categories

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine Type: Indian
Main Ingredient: Chicken

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/4 of dish
Amount per Serving
Calories	175
Calories from Fat	43.7
% Daily Value *
Total Fat	4.85g	7%
Saturated Fat	0.26g	1%
Cholesterol	30.53mg	>10%
Sodium	146.71mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate	7.32g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.79g	11%
Sugars	1.18g
Protein	24.71g	>49%

Est. Percent of Calories from:
Fat	21%
Carbs	16%
Protein	56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calories needs.