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    Home » Chicken » Chicken Tikka Masala | Weight Watchers

    Published: Feb 16, 2018 · Updated: Jun 24, 2021 by Marianne · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Chicken Tikka Masala | Weight Watchers

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    A bowl of chicken tikka masala with a garlic naan.
    A white bowl of chicken tikka masala with a garlic naan
    A white ceramic dish full of curry and a naan bread with text overlay stating Weight Watchers chicken tikka masala.
    A white ceramic dish full of curry and a naan bread with text overlay stating Weight Watchers chicken tikka masala.
    A white ceramic dish full of curry and a naan bread with text overlay stating Weight Watchers chicken tikka masala.
    A white ceramic dish full of curry and a naan bread with text overlay stating Weight Watchers chicken tikka masala.

    This Chicken Tikka Masala works out as 2 Smart Points per portion on the WW Blue & WW Purple plans.

    If you are following the WW Green plan then it works out at 4 SmartPoints per portion.

    Eat it with a Weight Watchers friendly garlic naan for a low point filling and very tasty meal.

    A white bowl full of chicken tikka masala and a naan bread.

    The recipes is adapted from the Tom Kerridge book 'Lose Weight for Good'. It takes quite a lot of preparation and cooking but it is totally worth it!

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    Tom Kerridge is a Michelin starred chef and the recipes in his 'Lose Weight for Good' recipe book are fantastic.

    I would recommend anyone who is interested in cooking lower calorie food, to take a look at it.

    Having said that, the recipes are not always quick and easy - Tom goes for proper cooking and proper tasty food rather than quick and easy meals. 

    Instead of using chicken crown in the recipe, I used skinless, boneless chicken and I've adapted the spices slightly to fit in with my taste (I prefer slightly milder curries).

    Pictures of a bowl of marinating chicken, some chopped pepper and chopped onions.

    Chicken Tikka Masala - WW Blue Plan

    If you follow the Blue plan for an extra 5 Smart Points you can serve this Chicken Tikka Masala with a portion 50g portion of basmati rice (dry weight).

    If, like me, you are happy to eat a bowl of curry with a garlic naan to mop up the juices, then this will add an additional 4 Smart Points.

    Chicken Tikka Masala - WW Purple Plan

    If you follow the Purple plan you can add a portion of brown rice for no extra SmartPoints.

    And if you want to add a garlic naan bread then you can do so for an additional 4 SmartPoints.

    Chicken Tikka Masala - WW Green Plan

    For people following the Green plan, this dish is 4 SmartPoints per portion.

    If you add a side of rice (50g) this will be an additional 5 SmartPoints and a garlic naan bread would be an additional 5 SmartPoints.

    Of course, if you really want to go all out, you could have a large portion of Chicken Tikka Masala, with rice and naan all for a fraction of the SmartPoints it would be from your local curry house.

    With Weight Watchers estimating one portion of Indian Restaurant chicken Tikka Masala to come in at a whopping 81 Smart Points and one Indian Restaurant Naan bread being 20 Smart Points, this is quite a saving, I am sure you will agree!

    A bowl of Weight Watchers 3 Smart Point Chicken Tikka Masala with a Naan Bread

    Chicken Tikka Masala

    Marianne
    2 Smart Point per portion on Weight Watchers Flex /Freestyle
    4.24 from 30 votes
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr
    Cook Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Marinate 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 3 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 282 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 chicken breasts skinless & deboned

    For the marinade

    • 2 tsp grated ginger heaped
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 tbsp curry powder (madras)
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • ½ cup fat free greek yogurt

    For the curry sauce

    • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 2 red onions
    • 2 garlic gloves grated
    • 1 tsp ginger grated
    • 2 tsp ground coriander
    • 1 tsp ground tumeric
    • 2 tsp paprika
    • 1 tbsp tomato puree
    • 1 can chopped tomatoes 400g can
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 large green pepper finely chopped
    • 1 large red pepper finely chopped
    • ⅔ cup fat free yogurt
    • fresh coriander chopped

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, mix all of the marinade ingredients together. 
    • Place the chicken breasts on a board, cover with cling film and bash with a rolling pin to thin out slightly. Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and pour over the marinade, turning them so they are completely covered.  Cover the bowl with cling film and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours. 
    • Once the chicken has marinated, preheat the oven to 120 oC / 250 oF.  Place the marinated chicken breasts on to a roasting tin & spoon over any remaining marinade. Cook on the middle shelf of the oven for 2 hours. Note, that at this temperature the chicken will not be thoroughly cooked at this stage (so no picking!). 
    • Heat the oil in a large pan and add the chopped onions. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure that they do not stick to the pan. If they look like they might, add a splash of water.  
      Chopped red onions on a wooden board
    • Add the grated ginger and garlic and a splash of water,stir, then add the paprika, turmeric and ground coriander.  Stir, then cook for 1 minute. 
    • Add the tomato puree and stir for 1 minute before adding the tinned tomatoes and the water. Bring this mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes.  
    • Add the chopped peppers and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside. 
    • Once the chicken is ready to be removed from the oven, take it out and if you have one, use a cooks blow torch to blacken bits of the marinaded chicken. If you do not have a blow torch, don't worry, you can skip this part. Set aside for 10 minutes before cutting up into bite sized chunks. 
    • Place the curry sauce back on a medium heat and heat through. Add the chicken pieces and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. 
    • Stir in the yogurt, season to taste and sprinkle with chopped coriander. 
    • Serve with rice and/or garlic naan

    Notes

    Please be aware that the nutritional information below has been automatically generated and does not account for variations in product brands and types, weights of individual ingredients etc.  It should therefore be considered as an estimate.
    PointedKitchen.com has calculated Weight Watchers Smart Points based on the individual ingredients used to make this recipe and not from the following nutritional information.
    PointedKitchen.com is not responsible for any loss or damage relating to your reliance on this nutritional information.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Chicken Tikka Masala
    Serving Size
     
    1
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    282
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    74
    mg
    25
    %
    Sodium
     
    331
    mg
    14
    %
    Potassium
     
    1126
    mg
    32
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    23
    g
    8
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    12
    g
    13
    %
    Protein
     
    32
    g
    64
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    2387
    IU
    48
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    103
    mg
    125
    %
    Calcium
     
    196
    mg
    20
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Joleisa says

      September 18, 2018 at 5:16 pm

      I love this recipe and would love to feature it when I take part in the next episode of Shop Smart, Save Money on Channel 5. Thanks for working out the nutritional content too. Will now check out the naan bread to go with this curry

      Reply
      • Marianne says

        September 18, 2018 at 7:52 pm

        Glad you like the recipe ????It's one of my favourite curry recipes & adapted from the super talented Tom Kerridge! I look forward to seeing it on your program!

        Reply
    2. Alex says

      April 01, 2019 at 1:01 am

      2 stars
      So disappointed. Had really high hopes for this and followed the directions exactly. The chicken was delicious, but the curry itself was so bland.

      Reply
      • Russell Toscano says

        April 17, 2021 at 4:18 pm

        Did you taste it along the way? I never fully trust any recipe as we all have different senses of taste. I always do and correct the seasonings according to my sense of taste.
        I probably would have had the same reaction...so I'm glad to read your comment. I will now be on my guard to adjust seasonings. Thanks!

        Reply
    3. Megan says

      April 03, 2019 at 11:58 am

      This was amazing! I made mine with cauliflower rice and I made the naan with garlic, cheese, and jalapenos. My husband and parents loved it too. Will definitely be making again and again when I'm craving a good curry!

      Reply
      • Marianne says

        April 03, 2019 at 3:11 pm

        Hi Megan. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the Curry! It's one of my favourite too : D . Kind regards Marianne

        Reply
    4. Tiana says

      July 23, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      Great recipe ! How many smart points would it be on the green plan?

      Reply

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