Chicken Tikka Masala
This Chicken Tikka Masala recipe is a creamy, flavorful delight that pairs perfectly with naan bread and basmati rice.
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EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1 1/2 lb Chicken Breasts or thighs
- 1 (15 oz) can Unsweetened Coconut Milk shake well
- 1 (6 oz) can Tomato Paste
- 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tbsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Curry Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later:
- Label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal and freeze for up to three months
Slow Cooker:
- Empty the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours, or to an internal temperature of 165F.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 1/4 cup liquid.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes, quick pressure release.
Additional Instructions:
- Shred chicken and return to pot. Allow the meal to sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Top with fresh cilantro and serve over rice with naan bread and a side of veggies.
- *Note: Want more veggies? Add some carrots, diced potatoes, and/or broccoli to the pot and let them cook with the meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 31gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 905mgPotassium: 882mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 741IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Notes
Don't have Garam Masala? Substitute! Just mix 1 part cumin with ¼ part allspice.
Printable Bag Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Chicken Tikka Masala Bag Label