Chicken Tikka Masala Lite
A lighter take on the classic, bursting with rich, creamy flavor.
⏱️ 50 min🍽️ Serves 1
🔥 380 kcal💪 35g protein🍚 28g carbs🥑 14g fat🌾 5g fibreper serving
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Ingredients
- 🐔500 g boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 🍦200 g plain Greek yogurt
- 🧄1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 🌶️1 tsp ground cumin
- 🌿1 tsp ground coriander
- 🧡½ tsp turmeric powder
- 🌶️½ tsp chili powder
- 🫒1 tbsp olive oil
- 🧅1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 🍅400 g canned crushed tomatoes
- 🥥120 ml light coconut milk
- 🌿1 tsp garam masala
- 🌿1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 🧂 salt and black pepper, to taste
Pro tips
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. The longer it marinates, the more tender and flavorful it will be.
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend a portion of the onion and tomato mixture before adding the chicken.
- Adjust chili powder to your spice preference; use less for mild, more for a fiery kick.
- To make it even lighter, you can use a small amount of chicken broth instead of coconut milk, but it will alter the creamy texture.
Method
- 1Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, combine chicken with Greek yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or ideally 30 minutes in the fridge. 🐔
- 2Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside. 🔥
- 3In the same pan, add chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. If needed, add a splash of water to prevent sticking. 🧅
- 4Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. 🍅
- 5Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Add the light coconut milk and garam masala. Stir well to combine. 🥥
- 6Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for another 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to cook through. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. 🧂
- 7Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot with brown rice or whole wheat naan for a complete meal. 🌿