Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

• Chicken breast360 g
• Greek-style yogurt100 g
• Garam masala12 g
• Ground cumin6 g
• Sweet paprika6 g
• Olive oil20 g
• Onion160 g
• Garlic16 g
• Fresh ginger16 g
• Tomato paste60 g
• Crushed tomatoes (can)300 g
• Cooking cream100 g
• White rice140 g

Method

1. 1

   Mix the chicken breast pieces with the Greek yogurt, half the garam masala, the cumin and the paprika, and leave to marinate for 15 minutes (or the night before).

2. 2

   Heat half the olive oil in a pan over high heat and sear the marinated chicken for 6 minutes until browned on all sides, then set aside.

3. 3

   In the same pan, heat the remaining olive oil and fry the onion for 5 minutes until soft.

4. 4

   Add the garlic, ginger and the rest of the garam masala and cook for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Stir in the tomato paste and the canned tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Return the chicken to the pan, pour in the cooking cream and simmer for 8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is creamy.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, cook the rice in salted water, about 12 minutes, and serve the tikka masala on top.

Nutrition per serving

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