Healthy, Quick Chicken Tikka Masala

Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serves 4

A plate of spicy chicken curry sits alongside rice, naan, and lime wedges. Nearby, a bowl of red and green chilies and a jar of chili powder rest on the dark wooden table. This quick and flavorful dish offers a healthy twist reminiscent of traditional Chicken Tikka Masala.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 450g skinless chicken thigh fillets, fat removed and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon each of hot chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 200 ml chicken stock 
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons coconut yoghurt
  • 1 small handful of chopped coriander
  • The juice of a lime

To serve

Basmati rice, Naan bread or steamed green vegetables 

Method

  • Heat coconut oil in a large, heavy-bottom saucepan over high heat. Fry the onion until soft, add the chicken and cook for a few minutes until golden.
  • Add the spices, tomatoes and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the temperature to low and simmer for 10 – 15 minutes until the chicken is tender. 
  • Stir in coconut yoghurt, coriander and lime juice. 
  • Ladle into warm bowls and serve with rice, Naan bread or vegetables.
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