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Easy Keto Chicken Tikka Masala in a Skillet

March 19, 2019 By Idriss 34 Comments

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If you ever had chicken tikka masala before, you know that it’s a dish that you will not be forgetting about anytime soon. It’s creamy, spicy, savoury and it just stimulates your senses like no other curry you’ve ever had before.

The good news is, Chicken Tikka Masala is pretty much already a low-carb dish and it needs only a few tweaks to make it keto compliant.

Keto Chicken Tikka Masala in a skillet on white surface

Keto Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

What makes this Chicken Tikka Masala Keto friendly? Many things. First of all, it’s not served with naan, but rather with cauliflower rice. But if you want to know exactly what makes it different, read this:

  1. It’s made using deboned, skinless chicken thighs which are much higher in fat, therefore flavour.
  2. The chicken marinade is made using sour cream rather than yogurt, which again means, more fat & less carbs. 
  3. It’s served with cauliflower rice, rather than basmati rice or naan.

How good is that honestly? Indulge, while you remain in ketosis. That’s my jam.

Keto Chicken Tikka Masala in a skillet on white surface

How to Make Keto Chicken Tikka Masala.

This is a complex dish, but it is a very easy one. There are 2 main things you need to do when making it, if you do them well, you will not be able to mess this up. I promise you that.

  1. Step 1 Marinate your chicken: Cut your chicken into roughly equal size pieces, add your sour cream, lemon juice & zest and your spice blend. Mix all of it thoroughly and bake in the oven until your chicken is completely cooked through.
  2. Step2 Make your sauce: Cook your onions and ginger along with the spices & seeds. Add your coconut milk and tomato paste. Cook your sauce down on low heat until it starts to thicken and add your cooked chicken to it at the end.

If you’re a visual person, maybe this will help:

Keto Chicken Tikka Masala, step by step collage

To the recipe now!

Keto Chicken Tikka Masala in a skillet on white surface
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Keto Chicken Tikka Masala

If you are looking keto recipes for dinner, or meal prep, look no further, this is the dish to make! 
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 365kcal
Author Idriss

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 1 lbs chicken thighs boneless & skinless
  • 2 tbsp sour cream full fat
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice & zest
  • 1 clove of garlic crushed or minced
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • Salt and pepper.

For the sauce

  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom pods
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 15oz can of coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 Medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 thumb size piece of ginger finely chopped
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 F (200 C)
  • Cut your chicken thighs into roughly equal pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Add to it your spices, sour cream, lemon juice, zest and garlic. Mix everything thoroughly until the chicken is perfectly coated. It is recommended that you let your chicken marinate for at least 1 hour before baking (or grilling)
  • Transfer your chicken into a baking sheet. Bake in your oven for 20 minutes. If it is sunny where you live, it is highly recommended that you grill your chicken on the BBQ. 
  • While your chicken is baking, grab a large skillet large and warm up on medium heat. Melt your ghee in it and add to it your chopped onion, ginger, coriander seeds, mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Cook for 5 minutes and add your coconut milk and the rest of the spices (paprika, curry powder, ground cardamom pods, garam masala, salt and pepper). 
  • Stir your sauce until your spices are combined and add your tomato paste. Stir again. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes (or until the sauce thickens).
  • By now your chicken should be cooked. Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes. 
  • Add your chicken to the sauce and gently stir. Turn off the heat and let it cook for 5 minutes in the residual heat.
  • Serve with some Cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Sugar: 4.4gFiber: 3.3gCalories: 365kcalSaturated Fat: 18gFat: 29.2gProtein: 21.5gCarbohydrates: 9g
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Comments

  1. Story Moreno

    October 5, 2019 at 17:21

    5 stars
    Very flavorful and yummy. I grilled the chicken pieces in a wire basket and it turned out delicious Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Idriss

      October 6, 2019 at 08:03

      That’s awesome! I’m glad you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kate

    February 11, 2020 at 18:37

    Hi I was wondering how much is one serving? Specifically how many grams? Thanks!

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    • Idriss

      February 12, 2020 at 07:32

      Hi Kate!
      Based on a quick approximation I would say it’s about 250g per serving. I am not 100% sure of this tho, as I haven’t weighed it.

      Reply
  3. Jon

    April 16, 2020 at 12:29

    4 stars
    I assume the serving size is 4 ounces, not 4 grams. Sounds good … I’ll be trying this in the near future.

    Reply
    • Idriss

      April 18, 2020 at 09:32

      Hi Jon!
      Yes, you’re right lol. I meant to write that it makes 4 servings, not 4 grams. Thanks! Let me know how it goes

      Reply
  4. Christine Wilke

    June 22, 2020 at 09:58

    Sound like a great recipe. Are the 9 carbs total or net?

    Reply
    • Idriss

      June 22, 2020 at 21:50

      Thank you, Christine! 9g is the total count. Net Carb count is 9.9 – 3.3 = 5.7g

      Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  5. Amy

    July 2, 2020 at 11:39

    Can you sub oat milk for the coconut milk for less fat (plus I really do not like the flavor)?

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    • Idriss

      July 2, 2020 at 12:11

      Hi Amy!

      Yes, you can do that. Just keep in mind that because the coconut milk is much thicker in consistency than oat milk, you might end up with a lighter sauce. If that doesn’t bother you then go for it.

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