Keto Spicy Chicken Curry

Keto Spicy Chicken Curry

Chicken curry indian style

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 45m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

427
Calories
24g
Fat
95mg
Cholesterol
14.7g
Carbs
5g
Sugar
38g
Protein
Keto Spicy Chicken Curry

Recipe Description

This Indian Spicy Chicken Curry is loaded with heat and spice and packed full of flavor. Don’t be put off by the list of spices. To cook a traditional curry you need that beautiful balance of fragrant turmeric, cumin and coriander and hot cayenne, ginger and garam masala. All of the heat is balanced out by the tomatoes and yoghurt, which work to make a delicious sauce that coats the juicy chicken breasts.

I would say this curry is mid-level spicy; you can add more or less of the curry powder and cayenne pepper to adjust the heat! One of the best things about this dish? It’s a one-pot wonder, meaning you can throw everything in together and let the flavors combine while you cook!

To make Spicy Chicken Curry, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Keto Spicy Chicken Curry

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare the chicken

    1 min
    Step 1 - Keto Spicy Chicken Curry

    Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the salt evenly over the chicken breasts.

  2. 2

    Cook the chicken

    10 min
    Step 2 - Keto Spicy Chicken CurryStep 2 - Keto Spicy Chicken Curry

    Pour the oil into a large pan and heat over a high flame. Add the chicken and cook in batches until browned on the outside (but not cooked through). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook the onion and spices

    5 min
    Step 3 - Keto Spicy Chicken Curry

    Lower the heat slightly and add the onion, ginger and garlic to the pan. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring constantly, until the onion softens. Add all of the spices to the pan, along with a tablespoon of the water and cook for about a minute, stirring.

  4. 4

    Add the remaining ingredients

    5 min
    Step 4 - Keto Spicy Chicken Curry

    Add the tomatoes, yogurt, cilantro, and a teaspoon of salt to the pan and stir the sauce to combine.

  5. 5

    Return the chicken to the pan

    1 min
    Step 5 - Keto Spicy Chicken Curry

    Add the chicken back to the pan along with half a cup of water and turn to coat in the sauce. Bring to the boil.

  6. 6

    Cook the curry

    20 min
    Step 6 - Keto Spicy Chicken Curry

    Add a lid to the pan, lower the heat and simmer gently for around 20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked. You can test the chicken by inserting a thermometer into the center - it should read a minimum of 165 °F. Or you can insert a knife into the centre and then press the breast - the juices from inside the chicken should run clear.

  7. 7

    Serving Spicy Chicken Curry

    2 min
    Step 7 - Keto Spicy Chicken Curry

    Divide the chicken breasts between serving plates, ladle the sauce over the top and squeeze some fresh lemon over to serve.

Serve this Spicy Chicken Curry with a bowl of steaming rice and raita and a few naans or pappadums to scoop everything up with! If you take any photos be sure to tag me with #cookmerecipes so I can see how you get on!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Sarah
October 8, 2024
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This curry's flavor is on point! Made it for dinner, my friends loved it!

Yvonne
December 10, 2023
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I made this Keto Spicy Chicken Curry for family dinner last night. The flavors blended so well, and everyone loved it. It was easy to make, perfect for a busy evening. I’ll definitely be making this again!

Catherine Brown
August 11, 2022
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I made this keto chicken curry last week for my husband and I, and we loved it! The spices really came together nicely, and it was pretty easy to prepare. I added a bit more cayenne for some extra kick. A perfect dish for our busy weeknight dinner.

Karen
September 4, 2021
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Simply super delicious!

Xena Johnson
October 25, 2020
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Simply delicious flavors!

Nick
August 6, 2020
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Super delicious curry!

Katherine
July 23, 2019
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Absolutely delicious meal!

sarah
March 22, 2019
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