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Chicken Tikka Masala


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 150 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A flavorful chicken dish marinated in spices and yogurt, cooked in a rich tomato sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 kg Chicken breast (Boneless, skinless, cut into 2cm pieces)
  • 200 g Tikka masala curry paste
  • 300 g Natural low fat yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 Large onions (finely chopped)
  • 800 g Chopped tomatoes
  • 150 ml Water
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 4 tsp Lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Make the marinade: In a large bowl, mix the chicken, curry paste and the yoghurt. Cover and leave in the fridge to marinade overnight or for at least 2 hours.
  2. Cook the onions: Heat the oil in your saucepan over a medium heat, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Now the chicken: Add the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes. Try not to stir too much. Let it sit still and get crispy edges.
  4. Rest of the ingredients in: Add the tomatoes, water, honey and lemon juice and cook for another 15 minutes.

Notes

  • Ensure the chicken is well marinated for the best flavor.
  • Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken pieces.
  • Prep Time: 120 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg