A healthy and delicious Chicken Tikka Masala recipe with rich flavors, served with rice. This dish is packed with protein and relatively low in calories, making it a great option for meal prep and healthy eating.
1: Mix chicken breast cubes with paprika, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, chilli powder, salt & pepper, garlic cloves or garlic powder, and yogurt. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2: Cook marinated chicken on medium heat for about 8 minutes until golden brown.
3: For the rice, wash basmati rice and combine with salt, turmeric, and cumin in a pot.
4: Cook rice until 80-90% done, then drain excess water, cover, and let it steam for 5 minutes.
5: In a pan, add finely chopped onion and 0.5 teaspoon of the same seasonings used for chicken.
6: Add crushed tomatoes (passata) and light cream cheese to the pan. Mix well.
7: Add the cooked chicken to the sauce, mix, and simmer. Garnish with coriander.
8: Serve with 140g of cooked rice per serving.
