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The Only Keto Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe You Will Need

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I don’t know about you guys, but it is SO essential that my weeknight meals are super easy. If I have a meal planned during the weekday that takes a lot of my time and energy, chances are I just won’t make it. And I know I’m not the only one out there in this boat. That’s why I am always looking to create fast & easy keto meals for those days… when the struggle is real. Check out this easy 30 Minute Keto Chicken Tikka Masala for a struggle free dinner!

What I love about this recipe is that it is SO simple and to the point. Plus, the spices make for a bit of excitement, if you ask me.

Life is short, so lets get right to it!

The ingredients…

  • 1.5 lb Chicken breast, diced into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 lb Broccoli florets, Frozen
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded & diced
  • 1/4 Onion, yellow, diced
  • Marinade
    • 1/2 c Greek Yogurt
    • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
    • 1 tsp garlic salt
    • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • Sauce
    • 1 cup Coconut cream, full fat
    • 3 tbsp tomato paste
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tsp Garam Masala
    • 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
    • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
    • 1/2 tsp Paprika
    • 1 tsp Chili Powder
    • 1/4 tsp Cayenne
  • 1 tbsp Avocado or Olive oil

The meal prep…

  • Dice chicken and store in an air tight container until ready to use.
  • Mix spices together and store until ready to use.
  • If serving with turmeric cauliflower rice, shred cauliflower.

Keto Chicken Tikka Masala recipe…

  1. Mix marinade ingredients and add to diced chicken. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
  3. Add chicken, cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If there is any excess water from the yogurt, dump it out using a strainer.
  4. Add broccoli, red bell pepper, and onion, saute about 5 minutes, until soft.
  5. Add sauce ingredients (coconut cream, paste, spices, & garlic).
  6. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
  7. Cook until sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
  8. Suggestion: serve with cauliflower turmeric rice.
  9. Top with cilantro & sour cream, if desired.
  10. Enjoy!
Keto chicken tikka masala
keto chicken tikka masala
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Keto Chicken Tikka Masala

A quick, easy, healthy chicken tikka masala recipe that doesn't sacrifice on flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinade Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Gluten Free, Healthy, Keto, Low Carb
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 yellow onion diced
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil (or whatever you have)

Marinade

  • 1/2 c plain Greek yogurt (Dairy free, if dairy free)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon

Sauce

  • 1 14 oz can coconut cream full fat
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne powder

Instructions

  • Mix marinade ingredients and add to diced chicken. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet.Add chicken, cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If there is any excess water from the yogurt, dump it out using a strainer.
  • Add broccoli, red bell pepper, and onion, saute about 5 minutes, until soft.
  • Add sauce ingredients (coconut cream, paste, spices, & garlic).Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Cook until sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Suggestion: serve with cauliflower turmeric rice. Top with cilantro & sour cream, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Notes