High-Protein Chicken Tikka Masala (Meal Prep Friendly)
Serves: 4 Time: 25–30 mins Goal: Fat loss + muscle retention (high protein, controlled calories) Ingredients - 600g chicken breast (diced) - 1 tbsp olive oil (or 1 kcal spray) - 1 large onion (finely chopped) - 3 garlic cloves (minced) - 1 tbsp fresh ginger (or 1 tsp lazy ginger) - 1–2 tbsp tikka masala curry powder (or garam masala + paprika) - 1 tsp cumin - 1 tsp turmeric - 1 tsp chilli powder (optional) - 1 tbsp tomato puree - 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400g) - 200ml chicken stock - 200g 0% fat Greek yogurt (stirred at the end) - Salt + pepper - Fresh coriander (optional) Optional extra veg (recommended): - 200g spinach or peppers/mushrooms Method 1. Cook chicken: Heat oil in a pan, add chicken, season with salt/pepper and brown for 4–5 mins. Remove and set aside. 2. Build flavour: Add onion to the pan and cook 5 mins until soft. Add garlic + ginger and cook 1 min. 3. Add spices: Stir in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, chilli powder and tomato puree. Cook 30 seconds. 4. Make sauce: Add chopped tomatoes + chicken stock. Simmer 8–10 mins. 5. Finish: Add chicken back in. Simmer 5 mins until cooked through. 6. Creamy protein boost: Turn heat low and stir in Greek yogurt (don’t boil after adding). 7. Optional: stir spinach in at the end to wilt. Macros (Per Serving, recipe makes 4) (These are estimates but close enough for tracking) - Calories: ~380 kcal - Protein: ~50g - Carbs: ~18g - Fat: ~10g