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Chicken Tikka Masala Meal Prep

Everyone’s FAVORITE chicken tikka masala bowls made from scratch in just 30 min! And you can prep for the entire week!!!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons Turmeric
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken and onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4-5 minutes; set aside.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, ginger, garlic, garam masala, chili powder and turmeric until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice and chicken until heated through, about 1 minute.
  7. Place rice and chicken mixture into meal prep containers, garnished with cilantro, if desired.