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Creamy Chicken Tikka-Style Curry recipe
Tender chicken breast is simmered in a richly spiced tomato and yoghurt sauce with sweet onion and warming garam masala. It is a comforting Indian-style dinner with plenty of flavour from a short ingredient list.
35 min · Easy · Indian Jump to method
Ingredients
- 600g Chicken Breast
- 200g Yoghurt
- 400g Tinned Tomatoes
- 1 large Onion
- 2 tbsp Garam Masala
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 15g Ginger
- 1 tbsp Plain Cooking Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g |
| Fibre | 2.8 g |
| Sugar | 7.5 g |
| Sodium | 630 mg |
Why this works
High-protein, relatively low-carb curry with moderate fat; sodium is fairly high due to added salt.
Lean protein. Chicken breast provides a substantial amount of protein with relatively little saturated fat.
Tomatoes and onion. Tinned tomatoes and onion contribute vitamin C, potassium and antioxidant compounds such as lycopene.
Sodium concern. 1 tsp salt across 4 servings pushes sodium up, so this dish may not suit a low-sodium diet as written.
Method
- Dice the onion and cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the garlic and grate the ginger if using.
- Heat 1 tbsp plain cooking oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Fry the onion with a pinch of salt for 8 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, then cook for 1 minute. Add the garam masala and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breast and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until the pieces are lightly coloured on the outside.
- Pour in the tinned tomatoes and season with black pepper. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Lower the heat and stir the yoghurt in gradually so the sauce stays smooth. Warm through gently for 2 minutes without boiling, then taste and adjust the seasoning with a little more salt if needed.
- Serve hot as an Indian-style dinner.
Prefer the classic version? Garlic Yoghurt Chicken Curry
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