Chicken Masala

Name: Chicken Masala
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breast halves; 0.333 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp canola oil; 1 onion; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp garam masala; 2 tsp garam masala; 1 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2 ounce); 0.5 cup cream of chicken soup; 1 cup light coconut milk; salt and pepper; 1 cup frozen peas; cooked white rice

Chicken, tomatoes and coconut milk simmered on the stove and spiced with garam masala for a South Asian dish. It comes to the table with white rice.

45 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 40 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Place chicken breasts and flour in zip-top bag. Shake until chicken is coated with flour. Remove from bag, shaking off excess flour and set aside.
2
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
3
Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until soft. Add the garam masala, tomatoes, soup, coconut milk, and salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and return the chicken breasts to the pan. Simmer for 15 minutes, then add the frozen peas. Return to a simmer and cook for an addition 10 minutes. Serve hot with white rice.