Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala is a beloved Indian dish renowned for its rich and flavorful sauce combined with tender pieces of chicken. This iconic Chicken Tikka Masala recipe provides a detailed look at its ingredients and their nutritional values, helping you enjoy this classic while keeping track of your calorie intake. Whether you’re savoring the creamy tomato-based sauce or the perfectly seasoned chicken, understanding the nutritional content of Chicken Tikka Masala allows you to enjoy this dish with confidence. Dive into this Chicken Tikka Masala recipe and discover how to balance delicious flavors with mindful eating.

Ingredients and Nutritional Information:

• Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, 1 lb / 450g):
  • Calories: ~680 calories
  • Protein: 102g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
• Greek Yogurt (1/2 cup / 120g, for marinade):
  • Calories: ~60 calories
  • Protein: 6g
  • Fat: 1.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 3.5g
  • Fiber: 0g
• Tomato Puree (1 cup / 240g):
  • Calories: ~74 calories
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 4g
• Heavy Cream (1/4 cup / 60ml):
  • Calories: ~205 calories
  • Protein: 1g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
• Onion (1 medium, diced):
  • Calories: ~44 calories
  • Protein: 1.2g
  • Fat: 0.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1.9g
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced):
  • Calories: ~15 calories
  • Protein: 0.8g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0.2g
• Ginger (1-inch piece, minced):
  • Calories: ~5 calories
  • Protein: 0.1g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0.1g
• Tomato Sauce (1/2 cup / 120ml):
  • Calories: ~40 calories
  • Protein: 1g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 1g
• Vegetable Oil (2 tablespoons, for cooking):
  • Calories: ~240 calories
  • Protein: 0g
  • Fat: 27g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
• Spices (e.g., garam masala, cumin, coriander):
  • Calories: ~30 calories (combined)
  • Protein: 1g
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g

Total Approximate Calories:
1,388 calories for the entire dish (serves 3-4)

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