Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala is a spicy dish that is so healthy and delicious! Traditionally it is served with the Indian bread, naan, but tastes great without it! So much healthier too!

6 Chicken Breasts, pounded thin

• 1 t cumin
• 1 t coriander
• 1/2 t cayenne
• 1 t sea salt

Combine and spread over chicken, let sit.

• 1 1/2 cups greek yogurt
• 2 T minced ginger
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 T. coconut oil

Combine and set aside.

• 3T coconut oil
• 1 serrano chili, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2T ginger minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2T chiles in adobo
• 1 1/2 T garam masala

Heat oil and saute all ingredients for 3-4 minutes. Add:

• 2 cans crushed tomatoes,
• 1T Coconut sugar
• 1/2 t salt

Cook down for 15 minutes. add 1 cup greek yogurt and keep warm.   Coat chicken with yogurt mixture and broil on top rack for 20 minutes, turning over halfway through. Let cool for 5 minutes, then chop and add to pan. Coat well. Add 1 cup chopped cilantro and serve. For High Carb day, add 1/2 cup brown basmati rice. For low carb day, serve with veggies.

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