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This Chicken Tikka Masala is a spicy warm tomato curry that everyone will love. Made with chicken, tomato sauce, vegetables and some indian spices it is perfect for paleo and whole30 ways of eating. 
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Chicken Tikka Masala

This Chicken Tikka Masala is the best Whole30 and paleo version inspired by the rich and buttery flavors of authentic Indian tikka masala. Tender chicken thighs are braised in an Indian-spiced tomato curry sauce to make a warm and comforting dish everyone will love.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: dinner, Whole30 Recipes
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chicken tikka masala
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 349kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless, diced in 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper small dice
  • 1 cup medium Yellow Onion small dice
  • 1 pound Golden Potatoes diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 28 oz can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 14 oz can Coconut Cream
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • ½ tbsp Turmeric
  • 1 tbsp Curry Powder
  • 3 tbsp [Garam Masala]
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  • In a 6 quart stock pot, add 1 tbsp avocado oil and heat over medium high heat.
  • Add in chicken, bell pepper, onion, garlic and spices and saute for 7-10 minutes or until vegetables soften and chicken is no longer opaque
  • Add in diced potatoes and stir together
  • Add in tomato sauce and coconut milk and stir to combine
  • Bring heat to low and simmer curry until tomatoes and potatoes are cooked all the way through stirring often.  This will take about 25-35 minutes.
  • Adjust seasonings as necessary
  • Serve hot and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro

Notes

Cut chicken and potatoes the same size to make sure everything cooks all at the same time

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 349kcal