Chicken Tikka Masala

This recipe has a lot of ingredients and although it does take some time, it's not as time-consuming as it looks.  Regardless, it's delicious and worth every minute.  (This is not the greatest picture.  Hopefully I'll get a better one at some point.)

Ingredients:  (chicken)
*6-8 boneless-skinless chicken breasts, seasoned and cut into bite-sized chunks
*2 Tbsp. olive oil
*1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
*1 Tbsp. lemon juice
*1 1/2 cups coconut milk
*2 Tbsp. minced garlic
*1 Tbsp. ground ginger
*pinch of cayenne pepper
*generous pinch (or 3) of salt
*1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon
*1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
*1 Tbsp. turmeric
*1 tsp. black pepper


Directions:
1.  Combine all ingredients in large baking dish.

2.  Cover and bake at 400-degrees for 45-60 minutes.


Ingredients:  (sauce)
*2 Tbsp. olive oil
*2 cups baby carrots, sliced (optional)
*2 cups sweet potatoes or potatoes, cut in chunks (optional)
*1/2 Tbsp. onion powder
*6-oz can tomato paste
*1 1/2 cups coconut milk
*28-oz can tomatoes, do not drain
*1 Tbsp. lemon juice
*1 Tbsp. minced garlic
*1/2 cup water
*2 tsp. paprika
*1/2 tsp. salt
*1/2 tsp. cumin
*1/2 tsp. garam masala
*1/2 tsp. turmeric

Directions:
1.  In large pot, saute carrots and potatoes in olive oil.  Add onion powder and water and simmer until veggies are tender.

2.  Add remaining ingredients.  Mix well.  Simmer for 20 minutes.  Stir often.

3.  Spoon baked chicken into sauce.  Simmer another 20 minutes or until desired consistency is reached.

Serving Suggestion:  Serve over cauliflower rice.

Recipe Source:  Adapted from MarksDailyApple.com