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Easy Chicken Tikka Masala

 
One serving costs about $2.19

$2.19 per serving

54 people like this recipe

54 likes

This recipe is ready in 45 minutes

Ready in 45 minutes

4 gluten-free,gluten free lunch,main course,main dish,dinner Indian,Asian
spoonacular Score:87%

Spoonacular Score: 87%

 

Easy Chicken Tikka Masala might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. One serving contains 371 calories, 38g of protein, and 20g of fat. This gluten free recipe serves 4 and costs $2.19 per serving. 54 people were glad they tried this recipe. If you have salt, water, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. This recipe is typical of Indian cuisine. It is brought to you by Foodista. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 84%. This score is excellent. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Easy Chicken Tikka Masala, Easy Chicken Tikka Masala, and Easy Chicken Tikka Masala.

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Ingredients

Servings:
3
3  chicken breasts
chicken breasts
4 Tbsps
4 Tbsps grape seed oil
grape seed oil
1 large
1 large onion
onion
2 cloves
2 cloves garlic
garlic
1 tsp
1 tsp garam masala
garam masala
1 tsp
1 tsp cumin
cumin
1 tsp
1 tsp coriander
coriander
1 tsp
1 tsp coriander
coriander
0.25 tsps
0.25 tsps turmeric
turmeric
0.13 tsps
0.13 tsps cardamon
cardamon
0.25 tsps
0.25 tsps cinnamon
cinnamon
2 tsps
2 tsps fresh ginger
fresh ginger
0.5 tsps
0.5 tsps cayenne
cayenne
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp paprika
paprika
1 tsp
1 tsp tomato paste
tomato paste
1
1  tomato
tomato
0.5 cup
0.5 cup water
water
0.5 cup
0.5 cup plain yogurt
plain yogurt
some
some fresh coriander
fresh coriander
some
some fresh coriander
fresh coriander
some
some salt
salt
3  chicken breasts
3
chicken breasts
4 Tbsps grape seed oil
4 Tbsps
grape seed oil
1 large onion
1 large
onion
2 cloves garlic
2 cloves
garlic
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp
garam masala
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp
cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp
coriander
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp
coriander
0.25 tsps turmeric
0.25 tsps
turmeric
0.13 tsps cardamon
0.13 tsps
cardamon
0.25 tsps cinnamon
0.25 tsps
cinnamon
2 tsps fresh ginger
2 tsps
fresh ginger
0.5 tsps cayenne
0.5 tsps
cayenne
1 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp
paprika
1 tsp tomato paste
1 tsp
tomato paste
1  tomato
1
tomato
0.5 cup water
0.5 cup
water
0.5 cup plain yogurt
0.5 cup
plain yogurt
some fresh coriander
some
fresh coriander
some fresh coriander
some
fresh coriander
some salt
some
salt

Equipment

sauce pan
sauce pan
bowl
bowl
sauce pan
sauce pan
bowl
bowl


Instructions

In a small bowl mix all the spices including the ginger. Set aside. In a large saucepan, heat the oil . Add the onions and cook until golden brown. Add the garlic and continue to cook for a minute. Stir in the spices and allow the flavours to infuse. Stir in the tomato paste. Add the chopped tomato and pour in the water. Simmer and season with salt to taste. Add the chicken pieces stirring well to coat the meat with the sauce. Continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked and the sauce has thickened, about 12 minutes. Stir in the yogurt and continue to simmer 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro Serve with bismati rice.

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Price Breakdown

Cost per Serving: $2.19
Ingredient
3 chicken breasts
4 tablespoons grape seed oil
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoons turmeric
⅛ teaspoons cardamon
¼ teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons fresh ginger
½ teaspoons cayenne
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 tomato
½ cups plain yogurt
some fresh coriander
some fresh coriander
Price
$6.01
$0.36
$0.33
$0.13
$0.26
$0.13
$0.03
$0.06
$0.02
$0.02
$0.11
$0.35
$0.02
$0.36
$0.54
$0.01
$0.01
$8.77

Nutritional Information

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371 Calories
38g Protein
19g Total Fat
8g Carbs
25% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
371k
19%

Fat
19g
31%

  Saturated Fat
3g
19%

Carbohydrates
8g
3%

  Sugar
4g
5%

Cholesterol
112mg
37%

Sodium
423mg
18%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
38g
77%

Vitamin B3
18mg
91%

Selenium
55µg
79%

Vitamin B6
1mg
71%

Phosphorus
416mg
42%

Vitamin E
5mg
35%

Vitamin A
1350IU
27%

Vitamin B5
2mg
27%

Potassium
887mg
25%

Magnesium
62mg
16%

Vitamin B2
0.26mg
15%

Vitamin C
10mg
13%

Manganese
0.24mg
12%

Vitamin B1
0.16mg
11%

Zinc
1mg
10%

Iron
1mg
9%

Fiber
2g
8%

Vitamin B12
0.45µg
8%

Calcium
72mg
7%

Copper
0.12mg
6%

Folate
22µg
6%

Vitamin K
5µg
5%

Vitamin D
0.2µg
1%

covered percent of daily need

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