Monday, May 23, 2016

Almond Cilantro Chicken aka it tastes like Tikka Masala

I had some left over onions from last week and half a can of tomato sauce from making pizza last night. I thought about what I could make and decided to throw something together. When I started, the intent wasn't to make Tikka Masala at all, but to my surprise, it tastes a lot like it.

1 pack of chicken breast - usually 3 half pieces cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 can of tomato sauce - approximately 7-8 oz
1/2-3/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup milk or lactaid
1/3-1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup diced onions
12-16 basil leaves
3 cloves garlic
1/2 inch ginger
1 tsp salt
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp rice wine or dry wine
2 tsp red curry powder
1 tsp turmeric powder

Start by browning the onions, garlic, ginger and salt. When they're slightly brown, add the rice wine and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the curry and turmeric and cook for 1 minute, then add the diced chicken. Brown for a 4-5 minutes, then add the almond and cook for another 3-5 minutes. At this point all of the chicken should be browned and there's shouldn't be any raw meat visible.

Add the tomato sauce and bring to a boil and add the milk and brown sugar. Turn the fire down to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, then add the cilantro. Simmer for 15 minutes and it's ready.

I like to eat it with jasmine rice, but any kind of rice will work. Bread also goes great with it.

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