30-Minute Keto Chicken Tikka Masala
Craving Indian food?
This low-carb chicken tikka masala is a delicious and simple recipe to throw together for a weeknight Indian inspired dinner. The marinade, spices, and veggies are full of flavor and create a rich and warming meal.
This recipe can also be made in an instant pot or slow cooker, but nothing compares to the skillet method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 5 1x
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, cut into small chunks
- ½ cup coconut cream or full-fat greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- ½ onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup no sugar added, keto-friendly tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspooon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the chicken, coconut cream or yogurt, and garam masala and mix together until combined.
- While the chicken is marinating, add the chopped onion and bell pepper to a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 10 minutes, stirring every so often.
- Add the remainder of the ingredients to a high-speed blender, blending on high until combined.
- Pour the contents into the skillet and cook, covered, for 14-16 minutes, or until chicken reaches the internal temperature of 165 F.
- Serve with a side of cauliflower rice or steamed cauliflower.
Nutrition
- Calories: 469
- Fat: 43.3g
- Carbohydrates: 7.3g (Net: 4.2g)
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Protein: 18.8g
Find it online: https://perfectketo.com/keto-chicken-tikka-masala/