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Healthy Tikka Masala Recipe – Gluten-Free & Family-Friendly
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Jul 16, 2025
Delicious & Healthy Tikka Masala Recipe – Family-Friendly & Gluten-Free Craving the bold flavors of Indian cuisine without the heaviness? This Healthy Tikka Masala Recipe is a game-changer—rich, creamy, gluten-free, and family-approved! Made with tender chicken (or plant-based alternatives), aromatic spices, and a lighter yogurt-based sauce, this dish delivers all the comfort and flavor of traditional tikka masala—without the guilt. Serve it with basmati rice, gluten-free naan, or a fresh salad for a complete and nourishing meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or special occasions, this recipe is quick to make, allergy-conscious, and bursting with warm, spiced goodness the whole family will love. SEO Title Tag: Healthy Tikka Masala Recipe – Gluten-Free, Easy & Family-Friendly Indian Dinner
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Delicious and healthy tikka masala
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Delicious and healthy tikka masala
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Delicious and healthy tikka masala recipe. Familyfriendly and gluten-free.
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recipe. Familyfriendly and gluten-free.
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recipe. Familyfriendly and gluten-free. This is a very simple and easy recipe
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This is a very simple and easy recipe
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This is a very simple and easy recipe that even a 5-year-old can make. I'm
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that even a 5-year-old can make. I'm
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that even a 5-year-old can make. I'm going to show you how to make a
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going to show you how to make a
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going to show you how to make a healthier version of this Indian
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healthier version of this Indian
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healthier version of this Indian classic. We're going to start by
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classic. We're going to start by
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classic. We're going to start by marinating chicken and yogurt and
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marinating chicken and yogurt and
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marinating chicken and yogurt and spices. Then we're going to bake it in
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spices. Then we're going to bake it in
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spices. Then we're going to bake it in the oven. And for the gluten-free
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the oven. And for the gluten-free
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the oven. And for the gluten-free family, we're going to use gluten-free
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family, we're going to use gluten-free
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family, we're going to use gluten-free flour and corn starch to thicken the
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flour and corn starch to thicken the
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flour and corn starch to thicken the sauce. While that's baking, we're going
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sauce. While that's baking, we're going
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sauce. While that's baking, we're going to make a delicious and healthy
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to make a delicious and healthy
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to make a delicious and healthy tomato-based sauce. To give the taika
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tomato-based sauce. To give the taika
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tomato-based sauce. To give the taika masala that rich, creamy texture, we're
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masala that rich, creamy texture, we're
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masala that rich, creamy texture, we're going to use cash. And now we're going
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going to use cash. And now we're going
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going to use cash. And now we're going to bring all the flavors together. We're
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to bring all the flavors together. We're
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to bring all the flavors together. We're going to add the chicken, some fresh
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going to add the chicken, some fresh
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going to add the chicken, some fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lemon juice, and
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cilantro, a squeeze of lemon juice, and
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cilantro, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. And for the
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a pinch of salt and pepper. And for the
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a pinch of salt and pepper. And for the garnish, we're going to use some
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garnish, we're going to use some
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garnish, we're going to use some cucumber, tomato, onion, and cilantro.
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cucumber, tomato, onion, and cilantro.
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cucumber, tomato, onion, and cilantro. This dish is great with rice or naan
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This dish is great with rice or naan
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This dish is great with rice or naan bread. So, who's ready to give this
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bread. So, who's ready to give this
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bread. So, who's ready to give this recipe a try? And this is all optional,
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recipe a try? And this is all optional,
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recipe a try? And this is all optional, but I like to add a few garlic cloves
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but I like to add a few garlic cloves
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but I like to add a few garlic cloves and a little bit of ginger paste. This
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and a little bit of ginger paste. This
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and a little bit of ginger paste. This is going to help tenderize the chicken
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is going to help tenderize the chicken
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is going to help tenderize the chicken and add flavor. Do you want to know how
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and add flavor. Do you want to know how
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and add flavor. Do you want to know how to make a delicious and healthy tip?
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to make a delicious and healthy tip?
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to make a delicious and healthy tip? It's actually super easy. First, you're
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It's actually super easy. First, you're
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It's actually super easy. First, you're going to need some chicken thighs. And
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going to need some chicken thighs. And
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going to need some chicken thighs. And that right there is your quick and easy
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that right there is your quick and easy
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that right there is your quick and easy tea. Bake it in a preheated oven to 400°
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tea. Bake it in a preheated oven to 400°
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tea. Bake it in a preheated oven to 400° F for 20 minutes or until the chicken is
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F for 20 minutes or until the chicken is
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F for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. I'm using bone in
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cooked through. I'm using bone in
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cooked through. I'm using bone in skinning and chicken thighs, but you can
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skinning and chicken thighs, but you can
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skinning and chicken thighs, but you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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use boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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use boneless, skinless chicken breasts if you want. Just make sure to cut it
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if you want. Just make sure to cut it
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if you want. Just make sure to cut it into bite-sized pieces. Next, add your
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into bite-sized pieces. Next, add your
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into bite-sized pieces. Next, add your chicken to a bowl. Then add a tablespoon
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chicken to a bowl. Then add a tablespoon
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chicken to a bowl. Then add a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of lemon
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of olive oil and a tablespoon of lemon
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of olive oil and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Then we're going to add a
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juice. Then we're going to add a
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juice. Then we're going to add a teaspoon of cumin, a teaspoon of
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teaspoon of cumin, a teaspoon of
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teaspoon of cumin, a teaspoon of coriander, a teaspoon of turmeric, a
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coriander, a teaspoon of turmeric, a
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coriander, a teaspoon of turmeric, a four teaspoon of cayenne pepper for
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four teaspoon of cayenne pepper for
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four teaspoon of cayenne pepper for heat, salt and pepper to taste. Now we
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heat, salt and pepper to taste. Now we
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heat, salt and pepper to taste. Now we were just going now mix everything
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were just going now mix everything
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were just going now mix everything together with our hands until the
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together with our hands until the
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together with our hands until the chicken is coated in the sp. Next,
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chicken is coated in the sp. Next,
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chicken is coated in the sp. Next, you're going to spread half of the
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you're going to spread half of the
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you're going to spread half of the chicken mixture on a baking sheet lined
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chicken mixture on a baking sheet lined
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chicken mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. While the chicken
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with parchment paper. While the chicken
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with parchment paper. While the chicken is baking, go ahead and add the
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is baking, go ahead and add the
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is baking, go ahead and add the remaining chicken mixture to your food
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remaining chicken mixture to your food
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remaining chicken mixture to your food processor plus 1/2 cup of water. Blend
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processor plus 1/2 cup of water. Blend
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processor plus 1/2 cup of water. Blend it until it's smooth and creamy.
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