On busy days, I often look for recipes that are not only Keto-friendly but also require only one pot to prepare. This helps me reduce the unwanted kitchen mess while enjoying delicious keto food at home. Since chicken is my staple ingredient in the keto diet, I’m sharing one of my favorite Dahi Pepper Chicken with No Oil. Yes! There’s absolutely no oil in this recipe—all you can enjoy is juicy chicken flavor.
With winter approaching soon, this dish includes the right ingredients to keep you warm and nourished. The heat from pepper with the tanginess of yogurt perfectly balances the flavors. It is a perfect evening meal when you just want a hearty but simple meal that doesn’t compromise your Keto diet goals. Moreover, it comes packed with protein that is vital to keep your energy levels up while aligning with Ketogenic Lifestyle and diet goals.
| Total Cooking Time | 1 hr 20 mins |
| Prep Time | 20 mins |
| Cook Time | 1 hour |
| Servings | 2-3 |
Ingredients
- 600 gm Tender Chicken (with Bones – properly washed and cleaned)
- 800 gm Plain Yoghurt
- 1 bowl of blanched green beans, optional
- Salt to taste
- 2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 2-3 tsp Roasted Cumin Seeds
- 3 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 2 tbsp Green Chili Paste
- 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder
- 3 tbsp Onion Paste
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1 tbsp Degi/Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Fresh Coriander Leaves
- 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Coconut Sugar/Stevia
- 1/2 Cup Blanched French Beans Optional
- 2-3 tsp Kasuri Methi
- 1 tsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Fresh Cream (Optional)
- 2 tsp Coriander Leaves for Garnishing
Instructions:
- Take a large wide-mouthed pan and add chicken, curd, masala pastes, and ground spies in it. Mix them for marination and leave aside for 1 to 2 hours.
- Prepare ingredients required for garnishing and blanched green beans (or other veggies of your choice). Keep them aside for later use.
- Heat a frying pan on medium flame. Don’t use any oil! Just add the marinated chicken to the heated pan.
- Sautee it gently to mix all the ingredients. Now, keep the flame at low-medium to cook the chicken for around 20-25 minutes time. Keep stirring occasionally to avoid burning and maintain its consistency.
- When the chicken is cooked for around 70 percent, add blanched green beans and mix properly. Now add garam masala, finely chopped coriander leaves, and some butter/cream (optional).
- Add hot water (if needed) for cooking more.
Nutritional Value:
| Calories | 370 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Protein | 45 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
Do try this One Pot Dahi Pepper Chicken recipe and share how you find it and also if you made any tweaks to the recipe. I would love to hear your experience. If you are a hardcore chicken lover, you can even try my Keto Coconut Curry Chicken Thighs with Broccoli or my Keto Pumpkin Chicken Curry recipes. Both are perfect for relishing during the cooler months.
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