One Pot Chicken Tikka Masala with Speedy Basmati Rice & Kachumber Salad

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Prep in 10 High protein New 8 plants Low sat fat Family classics One-pot

One Pot Chicken Tikka Masala with Speedy Basmati Rice & Kachumber Salad

Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Indian
Food group: Poultry

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Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Pull out a large frying pan, a medium frying pan, a medium bowl and a measuring jug

Get started

  • Finely dice half an onion, then finely slice the remaining. Add the diced onion to the medium bowl, along with the juice from the lime. Season with salt and toss together
  • Heat the large frying pan with 1/2 tbsp olive oil over a medium high heat. Add the sliced onion. Season with salt and cook for 5-6 mins, until softened

Finish the prep

  • Meanwhile, slice the cucumber into 1cm half moons. Halve the tomatoes. Finely chop the coriander. Stir the cucumber, half the tomatoes and half the coriander into the onion bowl

Build the tikka masala

  • Add the chicken, curry powder, tikka paste and ginger & garlic paste to the onion pan and cook for 4 mins, until golden. Season with salt and pepper
  • Add the remaining tomatoes, passata, creamed coconut and 150ml water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring until the coconut is dissolved. Simmer for 15 mins, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick

Cook the rice

  • When the curry has 5 mins left, heat the medium frying pan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the rice and break it up with a wooden spoon. Add a splash of water and a pinch of salt and cook for 2-3 mins, until piping hot. Alternatively, cook in the microwave as per package instructions
  • Check your chicken is cooked through by cutting a large piece in half; the flesh should be white and the juices running clear

Final bits and plate up

  • Remove the chicken tikka from the heat and stir in the yoghurt. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste
  • Serve the rice between bowls, with the chicken tikka masala alongside. Garnish with the remaining coriander. Serve with the salad on the side

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