Chicken Masala

Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee

Show: Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra LeeEpisode: Indian Dinner

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (93)

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Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 45 min

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4 chicken breast halves without skin

1/3 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 onion, chopped

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon garam masala seasoning, plus 2 teaspoons

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

1/2 cup cream of chicken soup, condensed

1 cup light coconut milk

Salt and pepper

1 cup frozen peas

Cooked white rice, to serve

Place chicken breasts and flour in zip-top bag. Shake until chicken is coated with flour. Remove from bag, shaking off excess flour and set aside.

Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.

Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until soft. Add the garam masala, tomatoes, soup, coconut milk, and salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and return the chicken breasts to the pan. Simmer for 15 minutes, then add the frozen peas. Return to a simmer and cook for an addition 10 minutes.

Serve hot with white rice.

Cook's Note: Garam masala is a traditional Indian blend of spices and is available in the spice section of the grocery store.

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snow white tulsa, OK 10-07-2009
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Fine, but nothing special
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

It was pretty easy, although dredging and frying can be a little more effort than I'd like for a weeknight. The taste was... fine, and the chicken stayed quite tender. Not really remarkable.Read more
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Em El Paso, TX 09-25-2009
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A favorite!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this recipe a number of times and the family loves it. It is very easy to make, is open to deviations, and is... delicious. Makes lots of sauce, if I remember correctly.Read more
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null null, null 06-01-2009
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Great Easy Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved this recipe! Very easy to make. I added some curry powder to make a bit more authentic...even my Indian roommate... enjoyed it!Read more
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Merri Spokane, WA 05-03-2009
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Chicken Masala from Sandra Lee
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was recommended by a friend whose family all loved it. I followed Sandra's directions except I left out the... frozen peas and I left the chichen out of the sauce until plating to keep it crisp. My whole family loved this recipe. We thought it was delicious. I did have to add salt/pepper to our taste but that was it. I've passed this along to some other friends already.Read more
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Karen Lower Gwynedd, PA 04-13-2009
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It is okay. Some Reviewers should be nicer!
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made this dish. It is a bit bland. I did not use the cream of chicken soup. I tried the 1/2 and 1/2 - like another poster... suggested. My own thought was to I added some chicken broth. It is just okay. Remember people Sandra's show is titled "Semi- Homemade" she is not trying to make an authentic Indian dish. People should be nicer when posting. Insults about Sandra are way off base. Sandra has come along way from a troubling childhood. PLEASE Just stick to reviewing the recipe. If you don't care for it, then just state that and the reason. No need for the personal insults. Thanks for listening.Read more
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JANE SPRINGFIELD, OH 04-11-2009
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Maybe if my "tablescape" was better. . .
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

We love Indian food, but we all thought this missed the mark. It was very easy to do, but I think it was the combination of... coconut milk and chicken that we didn't enjoy.Read more