Chicken Masala

Ingredients

• 1/8 tsp ground cuminNutrition
• 1/2 tsp chili powderNutrition
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oilNutrition
• 2 tbsps gheeNutrition
• 1 small red onionNutrition
• 2 skinless chicken breastsNutrition
• 2 cups diced tomatoesNutrition
• 1 1/2 tsps garam masalaNutrition
• 1/4 tsp yellow mustard seedNutrition
• 1 1/2 tsps ground turmericNutrition
• 2 cloves garlicNutrition
• 1 tsp gingerNutrition

Directions

1. 1Coarsely chop the red onion. Mince the garlic and ginger. Cut up chicken breasts into 1" cubes.
2. 2In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt the ghee. Brown the cumin and mustard for about a minute, stirring to keep from burning.
3. 3Add the red onion to the skillet with 1 olive oil. Saute for 2 minutes.
4. 4Add the ginger and garlic to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue to saute until the onions turn dark purple, 5-10 minutes.
5. 5Add the tomatoes. Simmer until the liquid is reduced by about a quarter 15-20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6Turn the heat back up to medium and add the raw chicken. Continue cooking until chicken is about half cooked 5-10 minutes, then reduce the heat back to medium-low.
7. 7Add the garam masala, chili power and turmeric. Simmer until the oil separates and the sauce is the consistency you desire.
8. 8Serve with rice or boiled potatoes and warm naan.

Nutrition per serving

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