Scotch Chicken Tikka Marsala

Been awhile since we've posted a recipe, so CA Scotch Chick thought she would share her Scotch Chicken Tikka Marsala. This recipe falls under the category of whisky taking the place of the sherry. It is nicely spicy and low carb friendly.

Spice Paste

2 tsp minced garlic

2 tsp minced ginger

1 tsp salt

1 tsp gram marsala

1 tsp cayenne (CA Scotch Chick actually uses 2)

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp coriander

1/4 tsp tumeric

Other ingredients

4 T olive oil

2 chicken breasts (cubed)

1 large onion or 2 small ones (sliced)

1 large tomato or 2 small ones (sliced)

1 T single malt whisky (can substitute sherry)

1 tsp tomato puree

3/4 cup water

Mix spice paste and set aside. Slice chicken, onions and tomato, set aside.

Heat olive oil over medium heat.  Add onions and cook for a few minutes (don't have to fully brown them). Add spice mix and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the tomato, the puree, the whisky. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the water and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the chicken and simmer for 10 minutes. 

Serve over rice or leave out the rice if cutting carbs.