Tikka Spiced Chicken and Green Lentil Meal Prep Boxes
Yoghurt marinated, charred tikka chicken on spiced green lentils with crunchy cucumber and tomato, ready for the week.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.70 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 417kcal
- 26gcarbs
- 11.1gof which sugars
- 11.9gfat
- 3.9gsaturates
- 50.2gprotein
- 7.6gfibre
- 2.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix 150 g of the yoghurt with the lemon juice, garlic, ginger, cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, paprika, chilli powder and half the salt. Stir in the chicken, cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
30 min - 2
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Put the lentils and water in a pan, bring to the boil, then simmer for 25 minutes until tender but still holding their shape. Drain and season with the remaining salt.
25 min - 3
Spread the chicken on a lined baking tray, drizzle with the oil and roast for 18 minutes, until charred in places and cooked through with no pink inside.
18 min - 4
Toss the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and fresh coriander with the lime juice.
- 5
Stir the rest of the yoghurt with a pinch of salt and a splash of water to loosen it.
- 6
Divide the lentils between four boxes, add the chicken and the salad, and put the yoghurt in a small pot on the side. Keeps for 3 days in the fridge.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
