Chicken Tikka Masala

Marinade

  • 1 lb chicken thigh meat
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 tsp grated ginger
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp tumeric
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • pinch clove powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • juice from two limes

Other ingredients:

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 4 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 large tomato or 2 roma tomatoes

In large bowl, mix spices, yogurt, ginger, garlic and lime juice. Add the chicken and coat well, then cover with saran wrap and let marinate for 3o minutes to overnight.

In a food processor or blender, puree tomatoes. Get a pan hot and add the coconut oil. Cook the onion, garlic and pepper in oil on medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add the pureed tomatoes and cook for another 5-10 minutes. Add the chicken and marinade from the bowl and cook at medium-low heat for 30-40 minutes. Add salt to taste.

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