Dinner

Chicken Bhuna

A classic British bhuna — chicken thighs simmered in a deeply reduced, spiced tomato and onion sauce until thick and rich. Hearty, warming and exactly what a curry house bhuna should be.

Standardhigh_proteinGluten Free
308
kcal
29g
Protein
17g
Carbs
11g
Fat
£2.60
Per Serving
⏱ Prep: 10 min 🍳 Cook: 35 min 🍽 Serves 2
🛒 Ingredients
IngredientAmountCalories
Chicken Thighs 4 thighs 885 kcal
Onions 3 medium 108 kcal
Garlic 2 cloves 7.8 kcal
Fresh Ginger 1 tbsp grated 12 kcal
Tinned Tomatoes 1 tin 72 kcal
Chicken Stock 200ml 30 kcal
Tikka Masala Paste 4 tbsp 184 kcal
Ground Cumin 1 tsp 18.8 kcal
Ground Turmeric 1 tsp 9.4 kcal
Chilli Flakes 1/2 tsp 5 kcal
Fresh Coriander 2 tbsp chopped 2.3 kcal
Coconut Oil 1 tbsp 129.3 kcal
👨‍🍳 Method
  1. 11. Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry sliced onions 12-15 minutes until deep golden and starting to stick.
  2. 22. Add ginger and garlic; cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. 33. Add tikka masala paste, ground cumin, turmeric and chilli flakes; stir 1 minute.
  4. 44. Add chopped tomatoes and chicken stock; stir to combine.
  5. 55. Add chicken thighs; bring to a simmer, cover and cook 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  6. 66. Stir in fresh coriander; cook uncovered a further 5 minutes until sauce has reduced to a thick bhuna consistency. Serve with basmati rice.

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