Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Keto Chicken Tikka Masala, a creamy and aromatic Indian dish that’s low in carbs but high in taste. Marinated chicken cooked in a spiced tomato cream sauce, this recipe is a keto-friendly twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Tikka Masala Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, and salt. Add chicken pieces, coat well, cover, and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat butter in a skillet, cook marinated chicken until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, cook onion until soft. Add garlic, ginger, tomatoes, tomato paste, and cayenne. Simmer, then add cream. Return chicken to skillet and simmer until cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over cauliflower rice or with keto naan for a low-carb meal.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
