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Saffron Chicken Tikka is a Indian starter recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 3. It calls for 14 ingredients across 5 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 160 kcal with roughly 25 g of protein. Filed under gluten-free, high-protein, meal prep and make-ahead.
While the saffron soaks, dry roast the cinnamon stick, black cardamom seeds, green cardamom seeds, peppercorns, and cloves in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. You'll smell them as they warm up.
Transfer the toasted spices to a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder and pound them into a coarse powder. You don't want it super fine, just broken down.
Pat the chicken cubes completely dry with paper towels; this helps the marinade adhere better. Transfer the dried chicken to a large bowl.
Add the saffron milk, ground spices, chili paste, garlic paste, ginger paste, and salt to the chicken. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands, ensuring every piece of chicken is well coated with the marinade.
Cover the bowl tightly with cling film and refrigerate.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 160kcal | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 5g | 2% |
| of which sugars | 1g | 1% |
| Fibre | 2g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Sodium | 432mg | 18% |
Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Milk | Contains |
| Sulphites | May contain |
| Gluten | Free from |
| Crustaceans | Free from |
| Eggs | Free from |
| Fish | Free from |
| Peanuts | Free from |
| Soya | Free from |
| Tree nuts | Free from |
| Celery | Free from |
| Mustard | Free from |
| Sesame | Free from |
| Lupin | Free from |
| Molluscs | Free from |
May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
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