Description
Chicken Garam Masala brings authentic Indian spice straight to your dinner table with bold, aromatic flavors that dance across your palate. Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, complex blend of traditional spices create a delicious meal that connects you directly to the heart of home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 4 3 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Supporting Vegetables:
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ cup water
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (375°F) until it shimmers and coats the bottom of the pan smoothly.
- Carefully lay 4 chicken breast halves into the hot skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brown edges develop.
- Transfer the golden chicken to a clean plate, keeping those delicious juices intact.
- Toss 1 bunch of chopped green onions into the same skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until they become fragrant and slightly translucent.
- Add 1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, and 1 teaspoon garam masala to the pan, stirring gently until tomatoes start to break down and release their juices.
- Pour ¼ cup water into the skillet and carefully nestle the seared chicken back into the sauce, ensuring each piece gets coated.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low, allowing the chicken to simmer for exactly 10 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Uncover the pan, sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon garam masala across the surface, and let the sauce reduce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Notes
- Garam masala varies by region, so choose a blend that suits your taste preferences.
- Fresh tomatoes work best, but canned diced tomatoes can be a quick substitute in a pinch.
- For a creamier sauce, stir in a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk during the final simmer.
- Keep the chicken breasts tender by avoiding overcooking and using a meat thermometer to check doneness at 165°F.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg