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Easy Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala
A super quick and simple version of the curry house favourite, my Easy Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala is perfect for busy weeknights when you really want a curry but without the expense of a takeaway (and it’s healthier too!)
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 484 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Fusion , Indian , British
Ingredients
Marinade
- 3 cloves garlic crushed or grated
- 3 cm ginger grated
- 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
- Juice of half a lemon
- 100 ml coconut milk
Chicken Tikka Masala
- 600 g chicken breast diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or coconut oil)
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 red (bell) pepper chopped into bitesize pieces
- 300 ml passata (or whizz a tin of tomatoes in your blender)
- 300 ml coconut milk (you may not need all of this)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 tablespoons ground almonds (optional – it helps to thicken, leave out if you prefer a saucier curry)
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander (cilantro) chopped – plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl, add the diced chicken and stir to coat thoroughly. Marinate for 10 minutes if that’s all you’ve got or up to 24 hours if you have the time. (If marinating for more than 10 minutes cover and return to the fridge)
- Place the oil, onions and red pepper in a large, wide saucepan or large frying pan and cook gently with the lid on for 5 minutes or until softened. Turn the heat up and add the chicken. Fry for 3-5 minutes until brown. Add the passata and half the remaining coconut milk and bring to the boil.
- Turn the heat down and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the remaining garam masala, ground almonds (optional) and fresh coriander (cilantro) and stir to combine. Add the remaining coconut milk if you feel the curry is too thick.
- Serve with rice and/or naan bread.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition Information
Calories
484kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
216mg
(9%)
Potassium
1259mg
(36%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2185IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
51.5mg
(57%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
6.2mg
(34%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 484
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 484kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 216mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 1259mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2185IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 51.5mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.