Keto Chicken Tikka Masala
Take in or fake out - call it what you wish! This is my version of the Indian curry favourite.... keto chicken tikka masala! Packed with flavour and cosy comfort food at its best. Enjoy with a side of cauliflower rice or a fluffy keto naan bread.
Servings: 6
Calories: 385kcal
Ingredients
- 5 skinless chicken breasts 750g, diced into 2cm cubes
Marinade
- ½ cup plain yogurt 120g
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated (6g)
- 2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tsp each cumin, paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
Sauce
- 2 tablespoon butter divided
- 1 small yellow onion diced (70g)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated (6g)
- 1 tsp each garam masala, cumin, ground coriander
- ½ tsp each turmeric, paprika, chili powder
- 1.5 cups passata sauce (360g), pureed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream 240ml
- ¾ teaspoon golden erythritol optional
- water to thin
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- Add the diced chicken to a large bowl with the chicken marinade ingredients and mix to combine. Leave to marinade for at least 15 minutes or ideally overnight, covered in the fridge.
Make Sauce
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter or oil in large non-stick frying pan. Fry the chicken for about 3 minutes per side, or until golden and almost cooked through. About 8 minutes in total. Remove from the pan.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and fry the onions for 3 minutes on a medium heat until golden. Add the garlic, ginger and spices and fry for 1 more minute until fragrant. Add the passata and tomato puree. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook for a further 10 minutes or until thick.
Add Chicken & Finish Sauce
- Add the cream and optional low carb sweeter. Put the chicken back in the pan (including the marinade!) and cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and warm.
Notes
Net carbs: 7g per portion. Makes 6 portions of 1 cup each.
Serve with fresh coriander / cilantro and cauliflower rice or Keto Naan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 385kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 32.3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13.5g | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 5.1g
