low-fat Chicken Tikka Masala

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
200g low-fat natural yoghurt1 lemon (juiced)1 teaspoon finely chopped or minced ginger1 teaspoon finely chopped or minced garlic¼ teaspoon dried coriander½ teaspoon powdered turmeric2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint¼ teaspoon ground black pepper¼ teaspoon garam masala4 skinless chicken breasts
Directions
1. Combine yoghurt, lemon juice and flavorings in a bowl.

2. Add chicken and cover well with marinade. Cover and marinate for two to three hours.

3. Lift chicken from marinade. Place on baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 200C (400F) oven for 30 minutes.

4. Remove foil, spoon remaining marinade over and bake until chicken is tender and lightly browned (1/2-1 hour).

This dish smells and tastes wonderful. Serve over rice with naan bread, veggies, or salad on the side. Mmmmmmm, chicken tikka!!!

Serves 4

Nutrition per serve
173 calories, carbohydrate 4g, protein 27g, fat 6g

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SISSYSNOOKS.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 75.5
  • Total Fat: 4.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 122.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 7.1 g

Member Reviews
  • MOTCH6
    I'm confused! I'm not sure how this can be called Chicken Tikka Masala, when it is missing one very important ingredient.... Tomatoes! Yes, your recipe has Garam Masala and your picture indicates a red sauce, but that would mean it had Tomatoes and your recipe doesn't have that!?? - 1/28/14