Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Chicken Tikka

This vibrant and flavorful Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Chicken Tikka features juicy grilled chicken coated in tikka paste, paired with warm lentils, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy mango-spiced dressing. It’s a fast, colorful, and nutrient-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish serves 4 and delivers satisfying texture and bold Indian-inspired flavors.

Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Chicken Tikka Ingredients

Chicken

• 2 × 200g skinless chicken breasts
• 2 heaped tsp Patak’s tikka paste
• 4 chestnut mushrooms

Salad & Dressing

• 4 spring onions
• 1 fresh red chilli
• 1 heaped tsp mustard seeds
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• Olive oil
• 1 × 250g pack ready-to-eat Puy lentils
• 1 ripe tomato
• Red wine vinegar
• 1 big bunch fresh coriander
• 2 lemons
• 4 tbsp fat-free natural yoghurt
• 1 heaped tbsp cashew nuts
• 1 heaped tbsp mango chutney
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 naan breads
• 200g baby spinach
• ½ cucumber
• 1 carrot
• 30g feta cheese

How To Make Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Chicken Tikka

1. Grill The Chicken: Toss chicken with tikka paste, salt, and pepper. Flatten to 1.5cm thick. Grill with halved mushrooms for 3–4 minutes per side until charred and cooked.
2. Sauté The Lentils: Fry mustard and cumin seeds in oil. Add sliced spring onions, half the chilli, lentils, squashed tomato, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Cook 2 minutes, then turn off heat.
3. Blend The Dressing: Blend coriander stalks, lemon juice, yoghurt, cashews, mango chutney, and turmeric until smooth.
4. Warm The Naan: Remove chicken and mushrooms; heat naan on grill pan.
5. Assemble The Salad: On a platter, layer spinach, lentils, peeled cucumber and carrot ribbons, mushrooms. Top with sliced chicken, naan, remaining chilli, crumbled feta, and spoon over the dressing. Garnish with coriander leaves and lemon wedges.

Recipe Tips

• Smash Chicken Evenly: Flattening the chicken ensures quick, even cooking.
• Don’t Skip The Dressing: The mango-cashew blend adds sweet creaminess that ties everything together.
• Use Pre-cooked Lentils: Speeds up prep without sacrificing flavor.
• Slice Veg Thinly: Speed-peeling the carrot and cucumber keeps the salad fresh and light.

What To Serve With Chicken Tikka

This dish is a complete meal on its own but pairs well with a chilled mango lassi, an iced mint tea, or a side of crispy papadums for extra crunch.

How To Store Chicken Tikka

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing separate until serving.
Freeze: The grilled chicken can be frozen separately. Reheat thoroughly before use.

Chicken Tikka Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 607
• Total Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Sugar: 9g
• Protein: 46g
• Sodium: 620mg

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