Meal Kit
Chicken Tikka Masala
With Chicken Thighs, Basmati Rice, and Garlic Naan
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
Chef
David Padilla
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 64 oz. Chicken Thighs
- 8 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
- 1 Yellow Onion
- ¾ cup Basmati Rice
- 1 Naan Flatbread
- 2 oz. Sour Cream
- 1½ Tbsp. Home Chef Tikka Masala Seasoning
- 3 Garlic Clove
- 3 Cilantro Sprigs
- 2 tsp. Chopped Ginger
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories2390
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Carbohydrates184g
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Net Carbs178g
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Fat98g
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Protein191g
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Sodium1370mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Baking Sheet
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Cook the Rice
Bring a pot with 1 1/2 cups of water, rice, and a pinch of salt to a boil over high heat. Lower to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-18 minutes or until tender and all water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and allow rice to sit, covered, until serving.
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2 Prepare the Ingredients
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with foil. Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Mince garlic. Peel and mince onion. Stem and coarsely chop cilantro (reserving a few leaves for garnish). Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry. On a separate cutting board, cut chicken into 1" pieces.
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3 Sear the Chicken
Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken thighs, sprinkle 1/4 tsp. each of salt and pepper to season, and cook until browned, about 3 minutes (chicken will finish cooking in the next step). Avoid moving the chicken too much when you first add it to the pan in order to get a better sear. Remove to plate. Wipe pan clean.
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4 Make the Sauce
In same pan used for searing chicken, heat 1 tsp. olive oil. Add ginger, onion, 2/3 of the garlic, and tikka masala seasoning and cook for 3 minutes. Add tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Add chopped cilantro, chicken, and any accumulated juices from chicken to pan. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until chicken has reached a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream and season with a pinch of salt and pepper - taste sauce with a clean spoon to season to your liking.
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5 Cook the Naan
Place naan on prepared baking sheet and drizzle with 1/2 tsp. olive oil. Rub with remaining garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place in oven and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove and slice into 4-6 pieces.
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6 Plate the Dish
Divide basmati rice between 2 bowls. Ladle sauce and chicken atop rice. Garnish with remaining whole cilantro leaves and slices of garlic naan.
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