Chicken Tikka Masala with Cauliflower Rice
Keto Chicken Tikka Masala with Cauliflower Rice
Yes, with a tweak: request cauliflower rice instead of basmati rice or naan bread. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A creamy, mildly spiced tomato-based curry with succulent pieces of marinated and grilled chicken (tikka). Reimagined for keto with cauliflower rice instead of traditional basmati rice. A national dish in the UK.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast/thigh, yogurt (for marinade), ginger, garlic, tomato purée, heavy cream, butter (ghee), spices (garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander), cauliflower.
How to make it keto
Request cauliflower rice instead of basmati rice or naan bread. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce (a major risk for Indian restaurant dishes). Ask about starch thickeners.
Watch out for
Heavy sugar in sauce, potatoes (sometimes added), served with rice/naan, high-carb thickeners.
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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