Skillet Chicken Masala - America's Test Kitchen

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch chunks)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 1 pulse tomatoes in processor until coarsely ground.
• 2 pat chicken dry with paper towels. season with salt and pepper. heat oil in large skillet over med-high heat until just smoking. cook chicken until browned all over, about 5 minutes. transfer to plate.
• 3 add onion to empty skillet. cook over medium until softened, about 5 minutes. add garam masala, garlic and ginger. cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. add tomatoes and bring to simmer. lower heat to med-low, cover and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
• 4 stir in cream and browned chicken, along with any accumulated uices. simmer until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. stir in cilantro. season with salt and pepper.