Quick and Healthy Chicken Tikka Masala

Chef notes

Fun fact: Chicken tikka masala is the national dish of England, where we filmed "Top Chef." It was a dish devised for the British and not a traditional Indian dish, although a lot of people assume it is authentically Indian.

If you're looking for more information about the spices in this recipe, check out my "Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs."

Technique tip: Marinating chicken in lassi is a great way to tenderize meat without adding a lot of additional fat or calories. It also has more probiotics and protein than other types of dairy.

Swap option: Use heavy cream (in the sauce at the end of recipe) if lassi is not available

Special equipment: Spice grinder.