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Chicken Masala with natural yogurt & protein wraps

2-3 people · Stir fry/chicken dishes

Recipe photo: Chicken Masala with natural yogurt & protein wraps (chicken dishes)

Spicy chicken in a creamy yogurt sauce – Chicken Masala combines Indian aromas with an uncomplicated pan version. The protein wraps turn it into a quick, filling weekday meal without long time at the stove.

Timing

  • Preparation: approx. 10 minutes
  • Frying and simmering: approx. 15 minutes
  • Warming wraps: approx. 2 minutes
  • Total: approx. 25 to 30 minutes

Estimated nutrition

per serving · Calculated for 3 servings.

Energy
≈ 510 kcal
Protein
≈ 48.4 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 42 g
Fat
≈ 15.6 g

Approximate values based on the listed ingredients. Brands, cheese, portion size and preparation can change the values.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Quantity assumptions and ingredient mapping

  • 1 onion · ≈ 100.0 g
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste · ≈ 15.0 g
  • 1 tbsp oil · ≈ 13.65 g
  • 4 protein wraps · ≈ 240 g

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken breast
  • 1 onion
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala or masala spice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 150 g natural yogurt
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 100 ml water or broth
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 4 protein wraps

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a large pan and sauté the onion for 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
  3. Add the chicken and fry for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly colored on the outside.
  4. Stir in garam masala, paprika powder and tomato paste and toast for 1 minute.
  5. Deglaze with water or broth, bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Reduce heat, stir in natural yogurt and heat through briefly – do not boil vigorously.
  7. Warm the protein wraps briefly in a dry pan or microwave.
  8. Serve the chicken masala in deep plates or directly in the warm wraps.