Indian Chicken Tikka Masala with Brown Rice

A popular Indian dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, spicy tomato-yogurt sauce. Served with fragrant brown rice.

• 25 minutes (+ Marinierzeit)
• 2 servings
• Main course

• omnivore
• antioxidant
• energy
• microbiome-friendly
• high in protein

Ingredients

• 250 g Chicken ((Chicken breast, diced))
• 100 g Yogurt ((Natural yogurt, for marinade))
• 400 g Tomatoes ((Crushed, canned))
• 100 g Onion ((Chopped))
• 6 g Garlic ((Chopped))
• 2 piece Ginger ((Fresh, grated))
• 1 piece Turmeric
• 1 piece Garam Masala
• 5 g Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
• 120 g Brown Rice ((Uncooked, for serving))
• 2.5 g Salt
• 1.3 g Pepper
• 3 g Coriander ((chopped))

Instructions

1. Mix chicken cubes with yogurt, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp pepper, and 0.5 tsp turmeric and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Cook brown rice according to package instructions.
3. Heat olive oil in a pot. Sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and ginger and fry for 1 minute.
4. Sprinkle in the remaining turmeric and garam masala and briefly toast.
5. Add the marinated chicken and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the sauce thickens.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with brown rice.

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