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Speedy Healthy Chicken Tikka Recipe

  • Writer: Helen from Zing Nutrition
    Helen from Zing Nutrition
  • Oct 20
  • 1 min read

Updated: Nov 9

A fast healthy chicken tikka recipe for those on the go

This delicious recipe is easy to prepare and make and is ideal for those looking for a quick, tasty health fix. The healthy chicken tikka recipe is best served with cauliflower rice or quinoa as opposed to traditional sides like white rice.


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Ingredients

Serves 4


350g natural yoghurt

2tbsp tikka Curry Paste (Waitrose do a good one)

4 skinless chicken breasts

Ingredients for the Raita

1 red onion, finely chopped

½ cucumber

½ pack coriander, chopped

1/2 a lemon squeezed

To Serve

275g pack baby plum tomatoes

large bag salad leaves

1/2 a lemon cut into wedged


Method

  1. Mix together 150g of yoghurt with curry paste in a large bowl, add the chicken and coat in the mixture, cover and chill for 30 mins if time allows

  2. Prepare the Raita close to the time of eating by halving the cucumber lengthways and scoop out the seeds with a spoon, cut into dice then put in a bowl with the onion, coriander and 200g of yoghurt and add the juice of half lemon to the Raita

  3. Line a grill pan with foil and grill the chicken for 20 mins turning until nicely browned

  4. Assemble the salad leaves and tomatoes on a plate, slice the chicken, serve with lemon wedge and raita

  5. Serve with side dish of quinoa, cauliflower rice or leafy green veg

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