High-Protein Chicken Tikka Masala with Brown Rice
Tender chicken breast pieces simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-yogurt sauce, offering a lean yet flavorful take on the classic Indian dish. Served alongside wholesome brown rice.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast180 g
- Brown Rice50 g
- Onion70 g
- Tomato100 g
- Ginger-Garlic Paste15 g
- Yogurt50 g
- Coconut Milk20 ml
- Oil10 ml
- Salt2 g
- Cumin Powder2 g
- Coriander Powder2 g
- Turmeric Powder1 g
- Garam Masala1 g
- Chili Powder2 g
- Cilantro5 g
Instructions
- 1Step 1
Step 1: Rinse brown rice thoroughly. Cook brown rice according to package directions (typically 1 part rice to 2 parts water) for about 10-12 minutes until tender, then set aside.
- 2Step 2
Step 2: Cube chicken breast into 1-inch pieces. In a bowl, combine chicken with yogurt, 1g cumin powder, 1g coriander powder, 0.5g turmeric powder, 0.5g chili powder, and 1g salt. Marinate for at least 5 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
- 3Step 3
Step 3: Dice the onion and tomato. Prepare ginger-garlic paste if not pre-made.
- 4Step 4
Step 4: Heat oil in a medium saucepan or deep skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
- 5Step 5
Step 5: Add ginger-garlic paste and remaining spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, salt). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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