
Chicken Tikka Masala (Lightened)
high-proteinindian-inspired
Cook the brown rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Calories
- 420 kcal
- Servings
- 2
Macronutrient breakdown
- Carbs30%
- Fat35%
- Protein35%
Ingredients
- 150g chicken breast
- 100ml light coconut milk
- 3 tbsp tikka masala paste
- 1 onion
- 100g tomato puree
- 100g brown rice
Preparation
- 1
Cook the brown rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- 2
Cut the chicken breast into evenly sized bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Finely chop the onion and heat a pan over medium heat with a small amount of oil.
- 4
Cook the onion until soft and translucent.
- 5
Add the tikka masala paste and cook for about 1 minute to release aromas.
- 6
Stir in the tomato puree and mix well.
- 7
Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat them evenly with the sauce.
- 8
Pour in the light coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 9
Cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
- 10
Serve hot over the cooked brown rice.