Chicken Tikka
Spicy Grilled Chicken Tikka (no carb sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the marinade. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indian dishes.
What it is
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and a robust blend of red chili, ginger-garlic, and garam masala, typically grilled in a tandoor oven until tender and smoky. In a restaurant setting, it's served without traditional naan or rice.
Key ingredients
Chicken, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, cumin powder, garam masala, lemon juice, salt, cooking oil/ghee for basting.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar in the marinade. Ensure it's grilled or baked, not pan-fried with flour coating. Explicitly ask for no naan, rice, or potato. Confirm no sugary sauces are added.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
चिकन टिक्का: मैरिनेशन में चीनी नहीं. ग्रिल्ड या बेक्ड हो, मैदा कोटिंग वाला फ्राई नहीं. साथ में नान, चावल, आलू या मीठी चटनी मत दीजिएगा.
Chicken Tikka: No sugar in marinade. Grilled/baked, not pan-fried with flour. No naan, rice, potato, or sugary sauces please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in marinades, sauces (e.g., mint chutney), cross-contamination with flour if fried, higher carb yogurt.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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