Healthy Tikka Masala with Creamy Coconut and Chicken
A lighter version of tikka masala with delicious creamy coconut milk, tender chicken, and flavorful spices, perfect for a health-conscious weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
- Chicken breast
- Coconut milk
- Tomato sauce
- Onion
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Garam masala
- Salt
- Pepper
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken pieces in a mixture of yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté chopped onions in vegetable oil over medium heat until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in the marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and coconut milk, stirring until combined.
- Season with garam masala and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Serve warm over rice or with naan, and drizzle extra coconut milk on top.
Notes
Don’t skip the marination step for ultimate flavor and tenderness. Adjust spices based on preference, and feel free to substitute chicken with chickpeas for a vegan option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg