Chicken Tikka Masala

A gorgeous flavour packed Tikka Masala in under half an hour! We love these Indian flavours and if you don't have these spices they are definitely worth having in your pantry.

You could serve this with one of our flatbread recipes or some rice but it is very filling on its own.

Tip: Every element in this dish adds to the flavour balance so no cutting corners if you want the authentic flavour.

Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons of cold pressed coconut oil (separated)

125 grams of free range chicken thigh (diced)

1/4 small brown onion, diced

1 teaspoon of finely grated ginger

1 small garlic clove, crushed

1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric

1/2 teaspoon of garam masala

1/2 teaspoon of curry powder

2 or 3 cauliflower florets, chopped (60g)

1/2 small or 1/4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced (70g)

1/4 cup of plus 2 tablespoons tinned crushed tomatoes

3 tablespoons of coconut cream

1/2 teaspoon of fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons of chopped fresh coriander

sea salt & cracked pepper to taste

Method

Heat 1 tsp of the ghee or coconut oil in a medium sized saucepan to medium high heat and cook chicken until no longer pink, remove to a plate with juices and set aside.

Heat remaining oil in the same saucepan and cook onion until translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute more.

Add the 3 spices to the pan and cook for 1 minute then add cauliflower and zucchini and cook for 3-4 more minutes.

Add tomatoes and coconut cream, bring to the boil then turn down to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until veggies are cooked then stir in the lime juice and half the coriander and season with salt and pepper.

Serve with the remaining coriander sprinkled over the top and the extra lime wedge.

Calories: 309
Protein: 26.3
Carbs: 8.6
Fibre: 4.2
Fat: 18.5

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