Chicken Tikka Masala with Crispy Snap Peas

By GratefulSea

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garam masala (found in the spice aisle of the supermarket)
• 1-1/2 pounds chicken tenders, halved crosswise
• 1/3 cup plain yogurt, plus more for serving
• 6 ounces snap peas, thinly sliced
• 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from realsimple.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the rice according to the package directions.

Meanwhile, puree the tomatoes (and their juices), onion, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a blender until smooth.

Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garam masala and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 20 seconds. Add the tomato mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 12 to 14 minutes.

Add the chicken and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the yogurt and stir to combine.

Meanwhile, combine the snap peas, lime juice, the remaining tablespoon of oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl.

Serve the chicken and sauce over the rice, topped with the snap peas and additional yogurt.