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Dinner● 5-Day Fridge Freshness❄️ Freezer Friendly

Lightened Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala with Turmeric Basmati Rice

Tender spiced chicken breast pieces in fragrant tomato yogurt curry over golden turmeric rice.

Skip heavy restaurant cream with this Greek-yogurt based chicken tikka masala. Marinated chicken breast simmered in tomato, garam masala, and ginger sauce, served over golden turmeric basmati rice.

⏱PREP TIME20 min
🔥COOK TIME25 min
🍱BATCH YIELD4 Meals
🧊SHELF LIFE5 Days
Lightened Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala with Turmeric Basmati Rice
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Recipe Ingredients

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Chicken & Tikka Masala Sauce

Turmeric Basmati Rice

Step-by-Step Batch Method

6 Chef Steps
  1. 1

    Marinate chicken in 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, garam masala, and garlic for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sear chicken in a skillet for 6 minutes until browned. Remove.

  3. 3

    In the same skillet, sauté ginger and spices 1 minute, add crushed tomatoes, and simmer 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in remaining Greek yogurt and return chicken to pan, simmering 5 minutes until thick.

  5. 5

    Cook basmati rice with a pinch of turmeric and salt.

  6. 6

    Divide golden rice into four meal prep containers, top with chicken tikka masala, and garnish with cilantro.

👨‍🍳 Pro Meal Prep Tips for This Dish

  • Greek yogurt swap: Greek yogurt delivers velvety tikka masala creaminess with 15g extra protein.
  • Freezer perfection: curry sauces freeze and reheat with zero separation.
  • Turmeric rice glow: 1/2 tsp ground turmeric gives fragrant basmati rice brilliant golden color.
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