Skinny Chicken Tikka Masala. Tender chunks of boneless chicken breast cooked in an aromatic creamy tomato sauce. Chicken tikka masala, probably the most popular dish on the menu of any Indian restaurant here in the states, but ironically this dish is claimed to be originally from Britain and is actually Britain's national dish. I've attempted a skinny version of this dish many times without all the cream and ghee (clarified butter) yet never felt quite satisfied with the results.
I almost gave up figuring this is probably just one of those dishes that does not lighten up well, after all it's also known as Butter Chicken! There is no standard recipe for chicken tikka masala; a survey found that of 48 different recipes, the only common ingredient was the chicken so I am sure we all have different ideas of what it should taste like.
This week I stumbled on this recipe from a throw down with Bobby Flay from the restaurant Saffron on the Hudson. Low Fat Chicken Tikka Masala. Spicy Thai Beef and Jasmine Rice. Quinoa "Fried Rice" Thai Fried Rice. There is a great Thai restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn called Sea that we love. It's a cute trendy spot with a great vibe and a DJ. When I go, I always get the fried rice, because it's just amazing. We don't go that often because it's about a 50 minute car ride without traffic, so I was on a mission to make this myself, and after researching and experimenting, I managed to get very close. Thai fried rice gets it's unique flavor from the fish sauce, soy sauce and chili peppers. The jasmine rice is a must! I used chicken this time, but I have also made this with shrimp, or pork. Here's the recipe.
Thai Fried RiceGina's Weight Watcher RecipesServings: 4 • Serving Size: 1/4th • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 8 ptsCalories: 320.8 • Fat: 7.0 g • Carb: 43.9 g • Fiber: 2.5 g • Protein: 20.2 g Heat a wok on a high flame. Add the remaining oil to the wok and add the onion, scallions and garlic.