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Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

with Spinach Rice & Salsa
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
579 kcal
Protein
49.2g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1 packet

white rice

(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy.)

1 packet

chicken breast

1

onion

1 sachet

Mumbai spice blend

1 sachet

mild North Indian spice blend

(Contains: Milk;)

1 packet

tomato paste

1 packet

thickened cream

(Contains: Milk;)

1

tomato

1 packet

celery

1 packet

baby spinach leaves

1 packet

Greek-style yoghurt

(Contains: Milk;)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1.25 cup

water (for the rice)

1 tsp

brown sugar

¼ cup

water (for the curry)

drizzle

white wine vinegar

20 g

butter

(Contains: Milk;)

Energy (kJ)3350 kJ
Calories579 kcal
Fat30.4 g
of which saturates18.1 g
Carbohydrate80.6 g
of which sugars22.1 g
Dietary Fibre7.1 g
Protein49.2 g
Sodium906 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Medium Pan
Lid
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• To a medium saucepan, add the water (for the rice) and bring to the boil. • Add basmati rice, stir, cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. • Cook for 10 minutes, then remove pan from heat and keep covered until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 10 minutes.

TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam, so don't peek!

2
2

• Cut chicken breast into 2cm chunks. Thinly slice red onion. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until tender, 3-5 minutes. • Add Mumbai spice blend, mild North Indian spice blend and tomato paste and cook, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium, then add chicken, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. Add thickened cream, the brown sugar and water (for the curry). Simmer until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes.

3
3

• Roughly chop tomato and celery. • In a medium bowl, combine tomato, celery, a drizzle of white wine vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

4
4

• Stir baby spinach leaves and the butter through rice. Season to taste. • Divide butter rice and chicken tikka masala between bowls. • Top with salsa. Serve with Greek-style yoghurt. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Customers loved this tasty dish, comparing it to butter chicken. Some suggested adding garlic naan to complement the meal.
  • Ease of prep: Several found the recipe instructions unclear and overly generalised, suggesting room for improvement in clarity.
  • Suggestions: To prevent dry chicken, avoid overcooking. Some successfully substituted tofu for a vegetarian option.
  • Leftovers: This dish is popular for families, with many noting it will become a regular order.
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