Keto Chicken Tikka Masala

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  • prep time

    prep time

    10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    6 h 20 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    6 h 30 min

Keto Chicken Tikka Masala

14 ratings

Tikka Masala is an absolute classic, but you don’t have to spend hours over a stovetop cooking down spices! The ingredient list is lengthy, but it takes just 10 minutes to get everything together. Serve your Chicken Tikka Masala with cauliflower rice, fried rice, or keto veggies!

Jessica L.

  • Net Carbs

    3.5 g

  • Fiber

    1.3 g

  • Total Carbs

    4.7 g

  • Protein

    54 g

  • Fats

    15.3 g

383 cals

Keto Chicken Tikka Masala

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Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast, Skin Removed Before Cooking

    Chicken Breast, Skin Removed Before Cooking

    1-½ pound

  • Greek Yogurt, Plain, Premium

    Greek Yogurt, Plain, Premium

    ½ cup

  • Tomato Paste

    Tomato Paste

    2 tablespoon

  • Salt

    Salt

    1 teaspoon

  • Onion Powder

    Onion Powder

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Garlic Powder

    Garlic Powder

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Ginger, Ground

    Ginger, Ground

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Garam Masala

    Garam Masala

    ¾ teaspoon

  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Cumin, Ground

    Cumin, Ground

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Coriander, Seed

    Coriander, Seed

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Paprika

    Paprika

    1 teaspoon

  • Turmeric, Ground

    Turmeric, Ground

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Bay Leaf

    Bay Leaf

    3 gram

  • Heavy Cream

    Heavy Cream

    ⅓ cup

  • Baking Aids Xanthan Gum by Bob's Red Mill

    Baking Aids Xanthan Gum by Bob's Red Mill

    ¼ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 5

6 h 30 min

  • Step 1

    Chop the chicken breast into 1 or 2-bite pieces.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the greek yogurt, tomato paste, and all the seasonings except the bay leaves.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Pour the chicken mix into a crock pot and add the bay leaves on top. Cook the tikka masala on high heat for 6 hours or on low for 8-9 hours.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    After the 6 hours, leave the crock pot on high heat. Remove the bay leaves. Combine the heavy cream and xanthan gum. Then, pour the cream into the tikka masala. Stir everything together in the crock pot, and let the chicken cook without the lid on for 20 minutes so the sauce thickens.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Serve hot! You may garnish with cilantro if you wish.
    Step 5

Comments 26

  • FeelinBeachy

    FeelinBeachy 3 years ago

    This recipe is wonderful! I am definitely making this again.

    • Annabelle

      Annabelle 4 years ago

      I love rice with curry. What can I use apart from cauliflower????

      • Beryl

        Beryl 2 years ago

        Easy rice made with Shiritski mushrooms.

      • recipewriter

        recipewriter 4 years ago

        Try serving with shirataki noodles made with yam flour. If you can't find shirataki noodles, you can serve over vegetables such as chopped mushrooms or zucchini cooked in olive oil.

    • Kra46

      Kra46 4 years ago

      Was delicious... non-keto family members highly approved as well. I followed another reviewer's suggestion and cooked in instant pot on high for 15 minutes. I accidentally added xanthum gum with other spices prior to cooking - no problem! Sauteed cream into it afterwards, and it thickened in about 2 minutes. Was perfect! Served it with Keto Lavash Bread (recipe here in Carb Manager). Thanks for yummy recipe!

      • Aicha

        Aicha 5 years ago

        Can I use cream instead of the yogurt?

        • recipewriter

          recipewriter 5 years ago

          Yes, but you may not need as much cream as you would yogurt, so keep this in mind.

      • ErvDP

        ErvDP 5 years ago

        Can you substitute yogurt with sour cream?

        • recipewriter

          recipewriter 5 years ago

          Yes! However you may want to use closer to 1/3 c or 1/4 c of sour cream.

      • CDaulton

        CDaulton 5 years ago

        So yummy! Works in the Instant Pot too. 15 min on high. Natural release.

        • HeatherH

          HeatherH 4 years ago

          Thanks for the tip!

      • Mrs McG

        Mrs McG 5 years ago

        Can you freeze this dish ???

        • recipewriter

          recipewriter 5 years ago

          Yes!

      • susanrauchfussa6d6

        susanrauchfussa6d6 5 years ago

        Surely you mean 3 bay leaves, not 3 grams!

        • recipewriter

          recipewriter 5 years ago

          Yes, please count this as 3 whole leaves instead of measuring by weight!

      • Jchar

        Jchar 5 years ago

        Really good. Can’t believe I can finally make this. Creamy flavorful and just a really nice comfort food.

        • Kiki

          Kiki 5 years ago

          I left out the tomato paste. I am sensitive to tomatoes. And used 2 lbs. of chicken instead. I BROILED the chicken instead. Quicker and it's like using a grill and carmelized bits of the chicken. Yummy! I adjusted calories for this too. Just wish they'd given amounts of a serving on recipe.

          • FortuitousAvocado185290

            FortuitousAvocado185290 2 years ago

            It says 6.6 ounces per serving under the nutrition info😉

          • Marie

            Marie 5 years ago

            Did you broil only or cook in Crock-Pot and broil?

        • Sam

          Sam 6 years ago

          This is a family favorite! Even my picky eater loves and requests it. Yummy!!

          • Marc

            Marc 6 years ago

            Made this tonight and wow just amazing! So tasty and even my fussy fiancee and step son loved it! Cant wait to make it again!!

            • britattitude6b08

              britattitude6b08 6 years ago

              Can I use sour cream instead of yoghurt

              • recipewriter

                recipewriter 6 years ago

                Yes!

            • Sam

              Sam 6 years ago

              Made this and my family loved it. My very picky 14 yr old son loved it. He talked about it for 2 days after! Will be making again.

              • Anonymous

                Anonymous 6 years ago

                Made this in an instant pot. Chicken, spices and tomatoes paste. Added 1 cup homemade chicken stock. Insta pot for 30 minutes. Then added the yogurt and heavy cream and reduced in sauté. Served over cauliflower rice. Perfect!

                • Anonymous

                  Anonymous 6 years ago

                  Forgot to mention it made it for 8