Keto chicken garam masala

Keto chicken garam masala

Meet your new favorite spice blend! Garam masala makes every meal sing with earthy, aromatic, and complex flavors. Throw in silky coconut cream, sweet bell peppers and chicken, and you’ll want to make this keto dish over and over again.
May 17 2016 recipe by , photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Dinner, Main course, Meal

Keto chicken garam masala

Meet your new favorite spice blend! Garam masala makes every meal sing with earthy, aromatic, and complex flavors. Throw in silky coconut cream, sweet bell peppers and chicken, and you’ll want to make this keto dish over and over again.
USMetric
4 servingservings

Ingredients

Garam masala
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp coriander seed, ground
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp ground cardamom (green)
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp turmeric, ground
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 pinch 1 pinch ground nutmeg
Chicken
  • 1 lb 450 g chicken breastchicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp 3 tbsp butter or coconut oil
  • salt
  • ½ (2 oz.) ½ (60 g) red bell pepper, finely dicedred bell peppers, finely diced
  • 1¼ cups 300 ml unsweetened coconut cream or heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine the spices to make the garam masala.
  3. Cut the chicken breasts lengthwise. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken in butter or oil until golden brown.
  4. Add half the garam masala mix to the pan and stir thoroughly.
  5. Season with salt, and place the chicken, including the juices, in a baking dish.
  6. Add the finely diced bell pepper to a small bowl along with the coconut cream and remaining garam masala mix.
  7. Pour over the chicken. Bake in oven for about 20 minutes.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Tips

Not in the mood for chicken? Use lamb or pork instead.

You can buy ready-made garam masala in the grocery store. If using store bought, measure out 2 1⁄2 tablespoons. Just make sure that the spice mix has no added sugar, starches or other unnecessary additives.

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137 comments

  1. 101
    Reply to comment #99 by Kath
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    June 11 2019

    Is this ok to freeze?

    Yes, this will freeze well.

  2. 102
    josh
    June 19 2019
    Was hoping that some kind of keto magic would fix this dish, in spite of my intuition telling me there was no way a sauce made of a simple garam masala and such a large proportion of coconut cream could be any good at all. Unfortunately not. This fills my kitchen with the aroma of off milk and spew, and tastes not much better. The recommended side dish of keto naan bread turned out even worse. I'm on an intermittent fast eating one meal per day, and I still can't get this down. Avoid at all costs. Back to cheesy casseroles I go.
    Reply: #112
  3. 103
    Esther
    July 3 2019
    How do i get the sauce to be as thick when using coconut cream - it is very tasty just came out more like soup than thick sauce
    Reply: #104
  4. 104
    Reply to comment #103 by Esther
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    July 3 2019

    How do i get the sauce to be as thick when using coconut cream - it is very tasty just came out more like soup than thick sauce

    Different brands of coconut cream are thicker or thinner than others so you may wish to try a different brand.

  5. 105
    Tuija
    July 8 2019
    I found this by searching dairy free meals. This isn't dairy free! Butter/ghee = dairy product
    Reply: #106
  6. 106
    Reply to comment #105 by Tuija
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    July 9 2019

    I found this by searching dairy free meals. This isn't dairy free! Butter/ghee = dairy product

    Many people who eat dairy free can eat butter, and especially ghee due to the absence of lactose. If you need to be completely dairy free, coconut oil is always a good option.

  7. 107
    Tuija
    July 10 2019
    People with allergies are usually carefull but their friends or relatives might read the recepies and not notice the danger. Even in ghee there is 0,6 % dairy protein. Eating lactose is not life threatening but eating even a small amount of dairy protein can be to a peson who is allergic to dairy.
    I would never have commented this if the site wasn't called Diet Doctor. I like this site but the allergy information should be trustworthy.
  8. 108
    Meagan
    July 23 2019
    Is there anyway of making this dish in the slow cooker?
    Reply: #109
  9. 109
    Reply to comment #108 by Meagan
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    July 23 2019

    Is there anyway of making this dish in the slow cooker?

    We have not tested this dish in a slow cooker. The sauce may well end up too thin and runny.

  10. 110
    Reply to comment #100 by Michelle
    Margaret
    August 22 2019
    Cinnamon? Did you use cinnamon instead of cardamom in the spice mix?

    It was bound to happen..... Three weeks in keto and I finally found something I do NOT like. It's just too weird to taste cinnamon on my chicken - lol!! I don't care for the "sweetness" of it. I had to put quite a bit of salt and pepper on it and eat it over rice cauliflower to even be able to stand it. I wanted to like it, I really did. I'm going to end up pitching it though. I just can hardly swallow it. Really bummed. Oh well..... Not every recipe suits everyone's tastes, and everything else I've tried has been fabulous.... Even the stuff I wasnt sure I'd like, but I stretched myself to try.... Now I just know this one is a "no" for me.

  11. 111
    David Fearn
    September 5 2019
    Not a fan of this in the slightest. 34th meal from here but the first we haven't enjoyed.
  12. 112
    Reply to comment #102 by josh
    Diane
    September 10 2019
    Not a fan.
    Too much coconut milk-thin watery.
    Had high hopes but disappointed.
    Whole family gave its thumbs down
  13. 113
    Lauren Stover
    September 19 2019
    This was absolutely delicious. We used an organic heavy whipping cream and we fried the chicken tenderloins in olive oil. We baked it in a smaller glass baking dish. Just wondering what is considered a serving? Or how many servings are there in this dish so we can figure that out.
  14. 114
    Jenya
    November 2 2019
    Looking at the picture, I am under impression an ingredient is missing from the recipe text - is it cheese that missing?.?
    Reply: #115
  15. 115
    Reply to comment #114 by Jenya
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    November 2 2019

    Looking at the picture, I am under impression an ingredient is missing from the recipe text - is it cheese that missing?.?

    That's just the sauce which gets the lovely golden color from the tumeric.

    Reply: #140
  16. 116
    Jackie
    November 11 2019
    I made this dish just using the Garam masala ready made mix and was really bland and boring
    Will try using all the spices next time
  17. 117
    Christine Pace-Balzan
    November 11 2019
    Made this for a curry night and it was all gobbled up, the only thing i added a stock pot and some chilli.
  18. 118
    Jenny
    January 7 2020
    Hmm - made this and it did not come out at all like the photo. The picture looks like cheese should be involved. I used a Garam Masala spice that was purchased - organic - and it has the same spices in it as if I made the spice mix in the recipe. It tasted OK, but looked unappetizing. I could not find Coconut Cream - so used heavy whipping cream instead. Makes for soupy sauce. I'd have to tweak this some if I do it again.
  19. 119
    Sabine
    February 6 2020
    That was easy and good. We spiced it up with a bit of cayenne pepper. Next time I will add some garlic and ginger.
  20. 120
    hunterconsumer
    February 26 2020
    I have Garam Masala spice mix, how much would I use? 2 tablespoons?
    Reply: #121
  21. 121
    Reply to comment #120 by hunterconsumer
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    February 26 2020

    I have Garam Masala spice mix, how much would I use? 2 tablespoons?

    The dry ingredients tally up to 7 teaspoons and there are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon; you can use a little over 2T.

  22. 122
    Tori
    March 10 2020
    I don't usually read the comments first but on this occasion wish I had as everything has been so good (apart from the egg butter which we didn't like) but like many comments above, this is runny and soupy and we won't be making it again. We are disappointed because we love spices and curries in this house. I feel bad even complaining because like i said we have LOVED everything so far.
  23. 123
    sarai
    May 20 2020
    Wonderful flavors! I've made this three times in the past two weeks. I added some garlic, a little cayenne, and yum!
  24. 124
    Andrea
    May 27 2020
    I used heavy cream and it was absolutely delicious. Cooked the chicken (I used thigh) in butter and used a small casserole dish, stirring halfway though cooking. My exceptionally fussy husband and son both loved it and want it again.
  25. 125
    Adam Leech
    June 21 2020
    It tells us hos many grams of carbs, but I cant see where the grams of fat and protein it contains?
    Reply: #126
  26. 126
    Reply to comment #125 by Adam Leech
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    June 21 2020

    It tells us hos many grams of carbs, but I cant see where the grams of fat and protein it contains?

    If you click the Nutrition tab below the ingredients, it will expand and show the nutritional information.

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    Alisha
    August 25 2020
    Checked all ingredient labels and it is nowhere near that amount of fat this recipe states so doesn’t help keto at all?! Where is this number coming from? Because chicken breast is very lean so I have no clue where the high fat weight per serving is coming from.
    Reply: #130
  29. 130
    Reply to comment #129 by Alisha
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    August 26 2020

    Checked all ingredient labels and it is nowhere near that amount of fat this recipe states so doesn’t help keto at all?! Where is this number coming from? Because chicken breast is very lean so I have no clue where the high fat weight per serving is coming from.

    Thanks for your feedback! I notified our recipe team and they updated the recipe.

  30. 131
    Olivia
    November 3 2020
    I made this and it’s great. I used a high quality curry and a teaspoon of garam masala. I served this with shirataki rice. If you find this bland it’s likely you’re using a cheap garam masala or curry powder. Using coconut cream it turns out to be a bit thicker or a bit thinner using coconut milk. I used an instant pot to cook this which made a great dish.
    Reply: #132
  31. 132
    Reply to comment #131 by Olivia
    Britta Patterson
    November 3 2020

    I made this and it’s great. I used a high quality curry and a teaspoon of garam masala. I served this with shirataki rice. If you find this bland it’s likely you’re using a cheap garam masala or curry powder. Using coconut cream it turns out to be a bit thicker or a bit thinner using coconut milk. I used an instant pot to cook this which made a great dish.

    Thank you for sharing your tips Olivia and I am glad that you enjoyed! It sounds great with shirataki rice!

  32. 133
    Diana
    January 9 2021
    I always come back to this recipe for its simplicity and great flavor! As I don't normally like cooked/roasted peppers, I replaced them for onions (not sure how it changes the nutritional content, though, but it tastes better for me). I first sautéed the onions with part of the spices, then added the chicken with more spices, then finally baked it all with the coconut cream and the remainder of the spices. It's always a big hit! Thank you, Diet Doctor!
  33. 134
    Carol DeHaven
    January 17 2021
    I have just discovered Garam Marsala and I love the smell and flavor. I followed the recipe exactly but the chicken breast was really tough. I may have overcooked...3 minutes on both sides before baking the dish for 20 minutes. I may use chicken thighs next time as they are more tender. Thanks for making me stretch my tastebuds Diet Doctor!!
  34. 135
    Sharon
    May 14 2021
    I have made this dish several times and it is absolutely delicious. I have noticed that the recipe has changed over time, but nevertheless it is great. I use the spices to coat the chicken pieces and then saute; I cook completely on the top of the stove. Recently I have used coconut oil, coconut cream and fresh cilantro. I usually double portion and freeze many portions to take to work. I use chicken breast which has been very tender; perhaps because I have been careful not to cook too much. Thanks so much.
    Reply: #136
  35. 136
    Reply to comment #135 by Sharon
    Charlotte Zwart Team Diet Doctor
    May 14 2021

    I have made this dish several times and it is absolutely delicious. I have noticed that the recipe has changed over time, but nevertheless it is great. I use the spices to coat the chicken pieces and then saute; I cook completely on the top of the stove. Recently I have used coconut oil, coconut cream and fresh cilantro. I usually double portion and freeze many portions to take to work. I use chicken breast which has been very tender; perhaps because I have been careful not to cook too much. Thanks so much.

    Thank you for your feedback!

  36. 137
    D.A.
    September 16 2021
    Yes, the photo does have cheese. (Why don't they adjust the recipe)? I added cheese, plus onions for more depth, cinnamon to the GM, drained some liquid from coconut milk, cooked my red peppers and definitely cooked in coconut oil/avocado oil blend.
  37. 138
    Carl
    June 11 2022
    Absolutely delicious. This is one of my family's favorite dishes from Diet Doctor. We go with the coconut cream option and instead of butter or ghee for the frying part, I use bacon grease. It may not be a typical Indian ingredient but it adds great flavor to the already amazing dish.
    Reply: #139
  38. 139
    Reply to comment #138 by Carl
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    June 13 2022

    Absolutely delicious. This is one of my family's favorite dishes from Diet Doctor. We go with the coconut cream option and instead of butter or ghee for the frying part, I use bacon grease. It may not be a typical Indian ingredient but it adds great flavor to the already amazing dish.

    So glad your whole family loves it!

  39. 140
    Reply to comment #115 by Kristin Parker
    Sarai
    October 5 2022
    There's no tumeric in the recipe?
    Reply: #141
  40. 141
    Reply to comment #140 by Sarai
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    October 6 2022

    There's no tumeric in the recipe?

    Hi, Sarai! The recipe calls for 1 tsp of ground turmeric.

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