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Home Style Chicken Tikka Masala Meal Prep

Spicy, rich and irresistibly aromatic. Chicken Tikka Masala is a British-Indian classic that is meal prep friendly, and wonderful with rice.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Calorie conscious, Chicken, Curry, Freezer friendly
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken tenderloins

Marinade

  • 1 tsp plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp kashmiri chili powder
  • 2 tsp salt

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp kashmiri chili powder
  • 2 tbsp minced or grated garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced or grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 50 ml heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions

  • Marinade chicken overnight in yogurt and spices.
  • Sear chicken in a pan until almost done. Cook vegetables and prepare sauce ingredients in parallel.
  • Sauté aromatics and bloom the spices in hot oil.
  • Add tomato paste to pan and let it brown a bit, then follow with water or broth.
  • Reduce sauce to your liking. Add cream and sugar to taste.
  • Return chicken to pan, toss to coat, and serve with rice.