Quick keto chicken garam masala

Quick keto chicken garam masala

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With coconut cream, turmeric, and garam masala, this dish has an exotic and satisfying spicy flavor. You'll be amazed that something so tasty could be so quick and simple. Serve with cauliflower rice and you have a winning low carb take on a classic Indian dish.
January 7 2020 recipe by , photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Dinner, Meal

Quick keto chicken garam masala

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With coconut cream, turmeric, and garam masala, this dish has an exotic and satisfying spicy flavor. You'll be amazed that something so tasty could be so quick and simple. Serve with cauliflower rice and you have a winning low carb take on a classic Indian dish.
USMetric
4 servingservings

Ingredients

  • 1ยฝ lbs 650 g boneless chicken thighs, sliced
  • 1 (4 oz.) 1 (120 g) red bell pepper, thinly slicedred bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2ยฝ tbsp 2ยฝ tbsp garam masala seasoning
  • 2 tsp 2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 2 garlic clove, finely choppedgarlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp salt
  • 1ยผ cups 300 ml coconut cream or heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
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Instructions

  1. Place a large skillet over medium high heat and add the coconut oil.
  2. When the oil is hot, add the garam masala, turmeric and garlic into the pan. Fry for a minute while stirring, making sure it doesnโ€™t get burned.
  3. Add the chicken and salt, then stir thoroughly. Fry for about 3 minutes before adding the bell pepper. Continue frying for about 2 minutes. Add the coconut cream and let it simmer, uncovered, over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  4. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Tip

To make cauliflower rice, just mince cauliflower florets into rice-sized pieces, then steam, or fry in butter until tender.

If making this recipe to freeze, use coconut milk as the cream base rather than heavy whipping cream.

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45 comments

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    Hรฉlรจne Jacob
    January 15 2020
    Super simple and very good. Tempted to add some roasted nuts next time for some "crunch"...
  3. 3
    Stacey Harris
    January 17 2020
    This was so delicious. I made it with whole boneless thighs (I had forgotten to cut them into strips). It was easy. I loved it! I am not a cook. I live alone in NYC so ordering in is the norm. Or if I cook, I make the same sad grilled chicken breast with salad. I love this website and so glad I became a member. Next up: Keto pizza. I am saving so much money not eating out or ordering in.
  4. 4
    myreene.tobin
    March 2 2020
    This is a winner! I made a double batch for a quick supper this week! Wonderful! It feels exotic but very easy to put together and I am a seasoned cook! This one will be holding a place in my repertoire!
  5. 5
    Lisa
    March 3 2020
    Hi can anyone tell me if the seasonings in this are spicy - is this recipe little kid-friendly?
    Reply: #6
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    Reply to comment #5 by Lisa
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    March 3 2020

    Hi can anyone tell me if the seasonings in this are spicy - is this recipe little kid-friendly?

    Garam masala is fragrant and floral, but neither it nor turmeric are usually spicy.

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    katie.egervari
    March 8 2020
    This would also be nice with some Kashmiri Chili Powder for some heat.
  8. 8
    katie.egervari
    March 8 2020
    Some ginger might be nice too
  9. 9
    tmcdonald226
    April 24 2020
    Omg, this recipe was so good! I will make it againโค
    Reply: #10
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    Reply to comment #9 by tmcdonald226
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    April 24 2020

    Omg, this recipe was so good! I will make it againโค

    Thank you for the feedback!

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    Drew
    August 2 2020
    Thank you for the recipe, it is delicious!
    is that O.K to consume so much saturated fat?
    with all the coconut it is about 40g/serving
    Reply: #12
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    Reply to comment #11 by Drew
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    August 2 2020

    Thank you for the recipe, it is delicious!
    is that O.K to consume so much saturated fat?
    with all the coconut it is about 40g/serving

    This guide should be helpful for you! https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/saturated-fat

  13. 13
    Yvonne
    November 3 2020
    This was so good, simple and tasty
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  15. 15
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    January 4 2021

    How much Cauliflower rice per serving?

    Riced cauliflower has around 2 net carbs per 3/4 cup serving. You may determine what your portion is based on the rest of the meal and your carb threshold.

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    Sam
    January 6 2021
    Tried it for the first time last night. So simple and hearty with a cup of cauliflower rice. Mine came out darker than the photo here, not sure why. I think it would be even better with some heat, which I'm going to try adding next time with ginger or something.
  17. 17
    Lacy
    January 10 2021
    Wow. We made a similar recipe that required the sauce to be refrigerated over-night. This tasted just as good and only took 15 min! Even if I wasnโ€™t on a diet I would make this again.
  18. 18
    Edward
    January 15 2021
    I think the kCal count is wrong when i manually calculate i come up 1/2 that amount and all of my other macros match
  19. 19
    Torriel J
    January 19 2021
    Coconut allergy here. Any ideas for a
    Substitution?
    Reply: #20
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    Reply to comment #19 by Torriel J
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    January 19 2021

    Coconut allergy here. Any ideas for a
    Substitution?

    Try ghee for the coconut oil and heavy cream for the coconut cream. Enjoy!

    Reply: #21
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    Reply to comment #20 by Crystal Pullen
    Torriel
    January 19 2021
    Thank you!
  22. 22
    Mariana
    January 30 2021
    I just made this recipe and it tastes really good! I think garam masala just became my favorite spice ๐Ÿ˜›. My only issue was that when simmering the chicken in the coconut cream for a whole 10 mins, the cream evaporated almost completely and I ended up with a LOT of oil. I donโ€™t think the same thing would happen if using heavy cream but then I feel like you wouldnโ€™t get the same great flavor you get with the coconut. Iโ€™ll try simmering for less time next round. Definitely will make it again even if not doing Keto!
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    Steven
    February 1 2021
    Made tonight and tasted great just felt portion was a little small serviced with green beans and broccoli , Yum Yum
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    Evangelia
    March 2 2021
    Delicious flavour! Too spicy for kids that are not use to Indian spices. Next time I will reduce the amount of Garam Masala and Tumeric.
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    Andrea
    April 11 2021
    Mine came out so bland tasting, even though it smelled great. Where did I go wrong??
    Replies: #29, #44
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    alanisjoann
    April 12 2021
    Where can I buy Garam Masala spices? Or how can I make my own? Any recipe?
    Thank you!
    Reply: #28
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    Reply to comment #27 by alanisjoann
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    April 12 2021

    Where can I buy Garam Masala spices? Or how can I make my own? Any recipe?
    Thank you!

    Many stores will sell Garam Masala on the spice aisle. You can also view our recipe for it here: https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/keto-chicken-garam-masala

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    Reply to comment #26 by Andrea
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    April 12 2021

    Mine came out so bland tasting, even though it smelled great. Where did I go wrong??

    Andrea, most of the flavor comes from the Garam Masala seasoning, turmeric, and red peppers. I would check your Garam Masala seasoning to be sure it is flavorful.

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    Barbara
    April 15 2021
    I made this with double cream and added 1/2 tsp of curry powder to give it a tiny bit more of a kick it was delicious served with cauliflower rice, I chopped up half a tomato, an inch of cucumber and a few slices of spring onion to sprinkle on top just to have a bit of crunch, I love keto but I do miss the crunch of a poppadom. My non keto husband loved it too.
    Reply: #31
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    Reply to comment #30 by Barbara
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    April 16 2021

    I made this with double cream and added 1/2 tsp of curry powder to give it a tiny bit more of a kick it was delicious served with cauliflower rice, I chopped up half a tomato, an inch of cucumber and a few slices of spring onion to sprinkle on top just to have a bit of crunch, I love keto but I do miss the crunch of a poppadom. My non keto husband loved it too.

    That sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing.

  32. 32
    Mary
    June 1 2021
    Very enjoyable. Thanks ๐Ÿ˜Š
  33. 33
    Roz
    July 7 2021
    This is a go-to favourite in our house. I usually serve it with DD Cauliflower Rice, so quick and easy to make. A no-fail recipe with lots of flavour.
  34. 34
    nurzepat
    August 13 2021
    Yum! Quick and easy. Love it. Perfect mild spiciness for my taste. I didn't have enough cauli-rice, so I combined what I had with shredded cabbage. Delicious and instant favorite for me as written with coconut oil & coconut cream. Oh, except I didn't have any cilantro & didn't miss it.
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    kate
    August 25 2021
    WARNING! Ive made this recipe a few times, and love it! I've used the regular cream option, or coconut milk, and it's turned out delicious. I was never able to find "coconut cream" in the grocery store...until my most recent shopping trip. I bought it, happily...but didn't remember to READ THE LABEL! When I sat down to eat it...it tasted SWEET! Turns out I bought something that is probably used to make Pina coladas! I am an experienced cook and keto-er, and still made this mistake...so just a reminder to READ THOSE LABELS! I had thrown in some hot peppers, which helped offset the sweet, but ended up rinsing off all the sauce to try to get the sweet out. ๐Ÿ™Such a bummer.
    Reply: #36
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    Reply to comment #35 by kate
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    August 25 2021

    WARNING! Ive made this recipe a few times, and love it! I've used the regular cream option, or coconut milk, and it's turned out delicious. I was never able to find "coconut cream" in the grocery store...until my most recent shopping trip. I bought it, happily...but didn't remember to READ THE LABEL! When I sat down to eat it...it tasted SWEET! Turns out I bought something that is probably used to make Pina coladas! I am an experienced cook and keto-er, and still made this mistake...so just a reminder to READ THOSE LABELS! I had thrown in some hot peppers, which helped offset the sweet, but ended up rinsing off all the sauce to try to get the sweet out. ๐Ÿ™Such a bummer.

    Oh I'm sorry that happened! The canned coconut cream is usually with the coconut milk in the Indian foods section of most grocery stores.

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    Magda
    January 5 2022
    I love this recipe but I noticed, after two meals, that our(Dutch shops) coconut cream has way more fat in it than 35%. That makes the cal. count go up a lot.
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    Roberta
    February 8 2022
    This looks amazing, I will have to order online some ingredients to cook it. Still, I love all Indian food, I lived with an Indian family once and everything, I mean everything was amazingly tasty. A shame I didn't learn to cook their dishes. BUT IT IS NEVER TOO LATE. :)) Thank you!!!

    Ps. I am new to this, I may have eaten keto many times IF polenta is considered to be keto. I mean no bread, no mash potatoes or rice. I watched your YT channel but I didn't see polenta mentioned. Thank you for this challenge and educational process, I really appreciate doing this for us!

    Reply: #39
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    Reply to comment #38 by Roberta
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    February 8 2022

    This looks amazing, I will have to order online some ingredients to cook it. Still, I love all Indian food, I lived with an Indian family once and everything, I mean everything was amazingly tasty. A shame I didn't learn to cook their dishes. BUT IT IS NEVER TOO LATE. :)) Thank you!!!
    Ps. I am new to this, I may have eaten keto many times IF polenta is considered to be keto. I mean no bread, no mash potatoes or rice. I watched your YT channel but I didn't see polenta mentioned. Thank you for this challenge and educational process, I really appreciate doing this for us!

    Hi, Roberta! We recommend avoiding all grains, so polenta would be something best to avoid. We hope you enjoy our recipes!

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    Debi T.
    February 9 2022
    This recipe was delicious!! My daughter and I have been following this program and now on our second week and have found that EVERY recipe is delish!!! The serving sizes have been good, we are not hungry soon after eating but good until the next meal!!! We are both very happy to have found your site/programs!
    Reply: #41
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    Reply to comment #40 by Debi T.
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    February 9 2022

    This recipe was delicious!! My daughter and I have been following this program and now on our second week and have found that EVERY recipe is delish!!! The serving sizes have been good, we are not hungry soon after eating but good until the next meal!!! We are both very happy to have found your site/programs!

    Thank you so much for the great comments! I'm glad you're enjoying the meals and the program!

  42. 42
    Kathy
    March 7 2022
    What the English equivalent of measurements in cups please ?
    Reply: #43
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    Reply to comment #42 by Kathy
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    March 7 2022

    What the English equivalent of measurements in cups please ?

    Hi, Kathy! You can switch all measurements to metric by clicking the green toggle button at the top of the Ingredients list. Hope this helps!

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    Reply to comment #26 by Andrea
    Jen Howard
    March 10 2022
    Mine did too.
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    Rebecca
    March 31 2022
    My family and I loved this dish! Served with cauliflower rice - perfection! Going into the rotation!
    Reply: #46
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    Reply to comment #45 by Rebecca
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    March 31 2022

    My family and I loved this dish! Served with cauliflower rice - perfection! Going into the rotation!

    Great! So glad you love it!

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    ล รกrka Skopalovรก
    January 24 2023
    Is it possible to replace the red peppers with something?
    Reply: #48
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    Reply to comment #47 by ล รกrka Skopalovรก
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    January 24 2023

    Is it possible to replace the red peppers with something?

    You could omit them or replace them with mushrooms or another low carb vegetable that you enjoy. There isn't a specific recommendation.
    https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/recipes/substitution-guide

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