Light Tikka Chicken Breast with Brown Rice, Butternut Squash & Cherry Tomatoes
Big flavour, sensible numbers. This Indian plate pairs chicken breast with brown rice for 58g protein and roughly 562 kcal.
Ingredients
- 150g Chicken Breast
- 120g brown rice
- 80g butternut squash
- 80g cherry tomatoes
- 25g curry paste
- 60g greek yoghurt
- 10g lemon juice
- fresh coriander & a pinch of garam masala
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the butternut squash and cherry tomatoes, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the brown rice in plenty of water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain.
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Season the chicken breast, butterfly it so it cooks evenly, then grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until the juices run clear (75°C in the thickest part).
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Combine the tikka paste, yoghurt and lemon juice. Coat the protein and leave for at least 10 minutes (or overnight) before cooking.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the butternut squash and cherry tomatoes for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: brown rice first, then the veg and chicken breast, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander & a pinch of garam masala.
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