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Easy chicken tikka masala thighs
Easy chicken tikka masala thighs are a great way to get all those glorious curry flavors without all the fuss. Serve with Naan and raita for an easy feast.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 483 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp crushed ginger
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup plain yoghurt
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 chicken thighs
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF.
- Combine all the ingredients (except for the chicken) in a blender and mix until smooth.
- Cut a few slices into each chicken thigh then place on a wire rack over an oven-proof dish.
- Place the chicken thighs on the wire rack then pour over the curry paste/sauce. Push the sauce into the slices then place into the oven.
- Allow to bake for 25 mins or until the chicken is cooked, then turn on the grill/broiler and allow the top of the chicken to caramelise for another 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 mins before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
483kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
77g
(154%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
246mg
(82%)
Sodium
891mg
(37%)
Potassium
1207mg
(34%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
618IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 77g | 154% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 246mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 891mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1207mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 618IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.