Dinner for 4

Chicken Tikka Masala with heavy cream

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala with heavy cream
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British and Irish
Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 yellow onion; 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 1/4 tsp garam masala; 1 1/4 tsp ground coriander; 1 3/4 tsp ground cumin; 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

$12.99for 460 minServes 4

Yogurt-spiced chicken cooks in a skillet before simmering with tomatoes, cream, onion, ginger, and warm Indian spices.

Photo: onceuponachef.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Milk$0.04/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.17Typical price
	Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	2 lb	$6.98Typical price
	Butter$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.10Typical price
	Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical	14 oz	$1.12Typical price
	Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	10 oz	$2.28Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.99

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

British and Irish Gluten-free High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$3.25 per serving$12.99 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup whole milk yogurt
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 yellow onion
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
1 1/4 tsp garam masala
1 1/4 tsp ground coriander
1 3/4 tsp ground cumin
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

Mix the yogurt, salt, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, and cumin in a bowl, then coat the chicken and rest it for 15 minutes.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and ginger for 8 minutes.
Add the chicken and marinade, then cook for 10 minutes, turning often, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, remaining garam masala, coriander, cumin, salt, sugar, and pepper.
Simmer the mixture over medium-low heat for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the cream and cook for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with cilantro.

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