Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, quartered; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; 1 teaspoon chopped green chile pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 Cornish hen, skinned and cut into small pieces; 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon tandoori masala (Indian curry powder); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Servings: persons

1 onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon chopped green chile pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 Cornish hen, skinned and cut into small pieces
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon tandoori masala (Indian curry powder)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

1
Place onion, garlic, ginger, and green chile pepper in a food processor; process into a coarse paste.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion paste; cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Mix Cornish hen, yogurt, tandoori masala, and salt together in a bowl. Add to the skillet; cook and stir until hen is fairly dry, about 10 minutes.
4
Transfer hen mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in coconut milk, all but 1 teaspoon cilantro, and mint. Cook on Low until flavors combine, about 2 hours.
5
Garnish with reserved 1 teaspoon cilantro.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, quartered, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 teaspoon chopped green chile pepper, and more.

Yes, Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala

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