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Chicken Tikka Masala Step 10

Easy Chicken Tikka Masala

Oh So Busy Mum
If you like a mild tomato based curry with juicy, flavour packed chicken, then this super simple chicken tikka masala is right up your alley! Plus, it's a hit with the little ones, and you'll only need one pan to whip it up.

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Prep Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
1 minute
Servings 4 people
Calories 689 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade

  • 800 chicken breasts, diced approx. 3 chicken breasts
  • ¾ cup plain yoghurt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Cooking Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 brown onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 cups tomato passata (tomato puree)
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1 cup thickened cream
  • ½ teaspoon OPTIONAL: chilli powder if you want spice in your curry

Optional for Serving

  • ¼ cup coriander
  • 4 cups rice
  • naan bread

Instructions
 

Chicken

  • Combine chicken with the yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, cumin, garam masala, paprika and salt in a bowl. Mix until coated and put in the fridge for at least an hour (24 hours is best if you have time).
  • Preheat the oven to 200°c. Remove chicken from the fridge and thread the diced chicken on wooden or metal skewers. Bake skewers on a baking tray in the oven for 15- 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Sauce

  • In a large frypan on a medium high heat, add the oil. Brown the onion and garlic for 2 minutes until tender.
  • Add the cumin, turmeric, ground coriander, paprika, garam masala and optional chilli powder and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the tomato paste and stir through.
  • Add the tomato passata and water, and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer for 5 minutes. Stir through the thickened cream.
  • Remove the chicken from each skewer and add to the sauce. Cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Serve over rice topped with fresh coriander and naan bread.

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Nutrition

Calories: 689kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 50gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 823mgPotassium: 1634mgFiber: 9gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3125IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 8mg

The nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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