Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 195 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '600g chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size chunks'}; {'group': 'Marinade', 'item': '120ml Greek yogurt, 2 garlic cloves minced, 1 tbsp minced ginger, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp mild chilli powder, a pinch of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp sunflower oil, 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 onion finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves minced, 2 tsp minced ginger, 1 tsp garam masala, 2 tsp ground coriander, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 red bell pepper finely chopped, 2 tbsp tomato purée, 400g can chopped tomatoes, 180ml double cream, 3 tbsp ground almonds, 1 tbsp brown sugar'}

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Indulge in the rich flavors of Chicken Tikka Masala with this easy recipe! Tender chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy sauce make it a perfect weeknight dinner.

180 kcal /serving 45 mins Serves 4 Medium Indian

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '600g chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size chunks'}
{'group': 'Marinade', 'item': '120ml Greek yogurt, 2 garlic cloves minced, 1 tbsp minced ginger, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp mild chilli powder, a pinch of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp sunflower oil, 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 onion finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves minced, 2 tsp minced ginger, 1 tsp garam masala, 2 tsp ground coriander, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 red bell pepper finely chopped, 2 tbsp tomato purée, 400g can chopped tomatoes, 180ml double cream, 3 tbsp ground almonds, 1 tbsp brown sugar'}

Preparation

Combine chicken pieces with Greek yogurt, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, coriander, turmeric, cumin, paprika, chilli powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours to marinate.

Cooking

Heat sunflower oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Sauté onion for 4-5 mins until softened.
Add garlic, ginger, garam masala, coriander, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and tomato purée.
Cook for 2-3 mins until fragrant.
Stir in bell pepper, chopped tomatoes, and 120ml water.
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 mins until thickened.
Meanwhile, preheat grill and arrange marinated chicken on a baking sheet.
Brush with oil and grill for 8-10 mins until charred and cooked through.
Stir cream, ground almonds, and brown sugar into the sauce, then add grilled chicken.
Simmer for 5 mins to heat through.

Plating & Serving

Serve the chicken tikka masala hot with cooked rice or flatbreads.
Garnish with fresh coriander and red onion slices if desired.

Notes

Extra chicken tikka can be used in salads or wraps. The dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.

Suggested Sides

cooked rice flatbreads

Nutrition per Serving

180 Calories

33.8g Protein 29% DV

3.9g Fat 5% DV

68mg Sodium 4% DV

110mg Cholesterol 31% DV

Diet Type	High Protein Low Carb Low Sodium
Health Labels	Sugar Conscious Low Sugar Keto Friendly Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Peanut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher