Recipe

Chicken Tikka Masala

Marinated chicken in a tikka masala curry base

main mealcurryindian

Time6 hr
Yield3 portions
Energy365 kcal
Components1
Contents

Ingredients

  • 400gchicken breast, raw
  • 0.66batchChicken Tikka Masala (Spice Blend)
  • 4clovegarlic
  • 15gginger root
  • 100gyoghurt, greek, homemade
  • 15mllemon juice≈ 15 g lemon juice
  • 0.25tspsalt
  • 15gbutter
  • 1wholeonion≈ 150 g onion
  • 2clovegarlic
  • 15gginger root
  • 0.34batchChicken Tikka Masala (Spice Blend)
  • 1tspspice, garam masala
  • 600gchopped tomatoes
  • 30mlherb, coriander, fresh≈ 4.32 g herb, coriander, fresh
  • 0.25tspmonosodium glutamate
  • 0.25tspsalt
  • 5mllemon juice≈ 5 g lemon juice
  • 80gyoghurt, greek, homemade
  • 30mlherb, coriander, fresh≈ 4.32 g herb, coriander, fresh

Instructions

Process

  1. Chicken prep
    1. Chop the breast into chunks
    2. Combine the spice mix with the garlic, ginger, yoghurt, lemon juice, salt; whisk to combine.
    3. Pour the marinade over the chicken, tossing to coat every surface
    4. *** FRIDGE FOR AT LEAST 4 HOURS ***
  2. Curry prep (can be made before the chicken is ready)
    1. Heat the butter over medium-high heat
    2. Add the onion, saute 6 minutes - stirring frequently - until dark and beginning to char in spots
    3. Add the ginger and garlic. Cook 2 minutes.
    4. Add the spice mix; cook 30 seconds
    5. Add the tomatoes and coriander. Simmer for 15 minutes.
    6. Remove from heat, stir in the yoghurt, lemon juice.
  3. Cooking the chicken
    1. Line a tray with foil
    2. Preheat grill to high, rack 6 inches below
    3. Grill the chicken until charred and blackened - approx 5 minutes. The chicken might not be completely cooked through yet, that’s fine.
    4. Remove from heat, rest 10 minutes.
  4. Finish
    1. Bring the curry to a simmer over medium heat
    2. Add the chicken, cook 10 minutes - the chicken should be cooked through
    3. Remove from heat and stir in the coriander.

Nutrition details

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NutritionPer portionBatch total
Calories3651095
Protein37.4112.1
Carbohydrates19.157.2
Total Sugars13.440.3
Free Sugars2.36.8
Fat13.841.3
Saturated Fat5.917.8
Fibre4.313.0
Alcohol0.00.0
Salt1.75.0
Iron5.6316.9
Calcium194583
Vitamin B120.3751.12
Omega 30.06670.2
Magnesium58.7176
Potassium9172750
Caffeine00
Cost£1.79£5.38
Component details (1)

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