RECIPE

Chicken Tikka Masala with Peppers & Rice

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala with Peppers & Rice
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 pouches of cooked Ben’s Original™ Boil-in-bag Long Grain White Rice; 1 pound chicken breast, boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 cup plain yogurt; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 jar tikka masala sauce; 1 bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 sprigs Cilantro (optional)

TIME

20 min

INGREDIENTS

9 items

MAKES

4 servings

This well-loved Indian take-out favorite is both simple and delicious to make at home. This version, made with the addition of sweet bell peppers, is a complete meal with bold flavors.

2 pouches of cooked Ben’s Original™ Boil-in-bag Long Grain White Rice
1 pound chicken breast, boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 lemon, juiced
1 jar tikka masala sauce
1 bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 sprigs Cilantro (optional)

1
Mix the yogurt, lemon juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and stir to coat the chicken completely, set aside to marinate.
2
Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from marinade and cook about 5 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook 2 until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes.
3
Pour tikka masala sauce into the pan with the chicken, stir well to combine until sauce is bubbly and serve over rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.