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Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala
Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala

Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala

with Baby Spinach, Peas and Cumin Rice

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on October 01, 2025

Masala curries are versatile tomato-based dishes that work with a variety of proteins and vegetables. Here, we're making a version of the classic chicken tikka masala with coconut milk and just 10 mins of prep - delicious!

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Prepped in 10

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total30 minutes
Active 10 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

150 grams

Basmati Rice

1 sachet(s)

White Cumin Seeds

75 grams

Tikka Masala Paste

30 grams

Tomato Puree

240 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

180 milliliter(s)

Coconut Milk

40 grams

Baby Spinach

120 grams

Peas

Not included in your delivery

300 milliliter(s)

Water for the Rice

1 tbsp

Honey

20 grams

Butter

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3439 kJ
Energy (kcal)822 kcal
Fat34.3 g
of which saturates20.5 g
Carbohydrate87.4 g
of which sugars15.4 g
Dietary Fibre7.8 g
Protein43 g
Salt3.3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Medium Saucepan
Lid
Large Saucepan

Instructions

1

Pour the water for the rice (see pantry for amount) into a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. 

Stir in the rice, cumin seeds and 0.25 tsp salt, then bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid. 

Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).

2

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the tikka masala paste and tomato puree and cook for 30 secs. 

Stir in the diced chicken, chicken stock paste, coconut milk and honey (see pantry for amount). IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.

3

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked and the sauce has thickened, 10-12 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

4

Next, add the peas and spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

5

Stir in the butter (see pantry for amount) until melted, then season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it. 

6

Share the rice out between your serving bowls and spoon over the curry to finish. 

Enjoy!

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