Tikka Masala Burritos

December 10, 2013

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Food Truck Frenzy Week continues with this yummy creation of tender chicken breast marinated in a spicy yogurt mixture and cooked to perfection with rice, cilantro and onion all wrapped up in a tortilla. Come on, you know you want to try these Tikka Masala Burritos….

4 garlic cloves, minced finely
2 teaspoons ginger, grated
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup yogurt (whole milk, not Greek Yogurt)
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or breast tenders
2 tablespoons clarified butter or vegetable oil
1 red onion, sliced and divided to save half for garnish
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1-2 teaspoons red chili pepper flakes (depending how spicy you like it)
1 14-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes (or diced)
1 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
3-4 medium-sized flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups steamed saffron rice (can find in regular grocery stores in rice aisle, I buy the kind in the yellow foil packet)

Marinate the chicken. In a medium bowl, mix garlic, ginger, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and cumin. Take half of that spice mixture and put refrigerate in a small container to save for later. Add...
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Nutritions

Calories
427

Sodium
600mg
25% DV

Fat
19g
29% DV

Protein
17g
34% DV

Carbs
43g
14% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV

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