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Speedy Chicken Tikka Masala

Speedy Chicken Tikka Masala

with Basmati Rice and Spinach
4.0(2K)Review Summary
Emma Blanchet
Emma BlanchetUpdated on March 28, 2026
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Calories
: 
711 kcal
Protein
: 
41.7g protein
Total
: 
10 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

75 grams

Tikka Masala Paste

30 grams

Tomato Puree

75 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

150 grams

Basmati Rice

260 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

40 grams

Baby Spinach

Not included in your delivery

150 milliliter(s)

Water for the Curry

½ tsp

Sugar

20 grams

Butter

Energy (kJ)2975 kJ
Energy (kcal)711 kcal
Fat28.2 g
of which saturates13.9 g
Carbohydrate70.3 g
of which sugars8.1 g
Protein41.7 g
Salt3.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
•Pan
•Medium Saucepan
•Kettle

Instructions

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Get Started
1
  • Boil a half-full kettle.
  • While it boils, pop a frying pan on medium-high heat.
  • Add the tikka masala paste, tomato puree, creme fraiche, chicken stock paste, sugar and water (see pantry for both). Stir to combine and bring to the boil.
  • Next, pour the boiled water into a saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat. Boil the rice, 10-12 mins.
Poach It
2
  • Meanwhile, stir the chicken into the frying pan. Bring to the boil and lower the heat.
  • Simmer, 10-12 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat. Cook so there's no pink in the middle.
  • Once the rice is cooked, drain, pop back in the pan and cover.
Spinach Time
3
  • When the chicken is cooked, add the spinach in handfuls so it’s piping hot, 1-2 mins.
  • Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter (see pantry) until melted.
Dinner's Ready!
4

  • Share the rice and curry between your bowls.

  • Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the taste, though some found it too salty or intense; a few suggested adding mango chutney for balance.
  • Ease of prep: Consistently praised as quick and simple to prepare, living up to its "speedy" name.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding onions, peppers, or mushrooms for more substance; some found browning the chicken first improved texture.
  • Portions: Several noted the curry sauce was a bit scant; adding extra vegetables helped stretch the meal.
  • Texture: Some found the sauce grainy or powdery; simmering longer or adjusting technique might help smooth it out.
AI-generated from customer reviews
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