This low FODMAP Chicken Tikka Masala with Gluten Free Naan Bread brings all the bold, comforting flavours, without the belly troubles.It's a cozy, gut-friendly take on your favourite Indian-inspired dish, perfect for sensitive tummies and weeknight cravings.
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Marinating Time 1 hourhour
Total Time 2 hourshours
Servings 2Servings
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
2largeChicken Breastscut into cubes
¾cupCoconut Milk
⅔cupStrained Tomatoes
1bunchGreen Onionsgreen parts only, chopped
1largeLemonjuiced
¼cupLactose-Free Yogurt
4tbspFresh Parsleychopped and divided
2tbspGaram Masala
2tbspFresh Gingerchopped
½tbspTurmeric
½tbspChili Powder
2tspSea Salt
1tspGround Cloves
1tspPaprika
Pinch of Cayenne
¼tspCumin
FOR THE GLUTEN FREE NAAN BREAD
260gramsLactose-Free Yogurt
250gramsGluten Free Flour
½tspBaking Powder
½tspSea Salt
¼tspXanthan Gum
2tbspGheemelted, for brushing
Fresh Parsleychopped, for garnish
FOR SERVING
Brown or White Rice(see notes for instant pot recipes)
Instructions
Add all the chicken spices and ginger, parsely, green onion, and lemon juice into the body of a food processor. Pulse until it becomes a paste.
Put the cubed chicken into a large bowl or ziploc bag.
Add the yogurt. Then the paste. Combine well, until chicken is evenly coated, and place in the fridge to marinate for at least an hour (up to 24).
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken pieces and cook a few minutes per side, until browned.
Add the tomatoes and coconut milk, bring to a boil then reduce and simmer for 15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Make the Naan: Add all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix/knead, using your hands, until well combined, forming it into a large ball.
Cut into 5 even pieces.
Using a rolling pin, on a lightly floured surface, roll each individual piece out to form little circles. I normally aim for 0.5cm thickness each.
Place a skillet over medium heat (no oil necessary). Once hot, add one naan piece at a time.
Generally, they take a few mins per side (the second side slightly less time than the first). You'll know when to flip it when it starts puffing up, however, keep in mind that since they are gluten free, they may not puff up as much - check after a few minutes - there should be light brown spots but no burning.
Brush with garlic infused olive oil, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and a little sea salt.
To Assemble: Add a few spoonfuls of the saucy chicken into a bowl next to a few scoops of plain rice. Cut the naan into triangles and serve alongside the dish for dipping. Top with more sauce and fresh chopped parsley, if desired.