Last updated on December 11, 2024
Those who have been following my blog for a long time are well aware that chicken is my go-to source of protein. But what about the busy weekdays when we don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen? That time, I often look for recipes that are easier to prepare in less than an hour. One such recipe that I’ll share with you today is Keto Tawa Chicken. The best part is that it’s a super versatile dish, as you can enjoy it as a starter, pair it with my Keto Garlic Butter Naan recipe, or stuff it in wraps for a quick lunch or dinner. I like to have it with my Greek yogurt to add an extra creamy twist to my meal.
If you are like me and love chicken, then this quick Keto Tawa Chicken is about to become your next favorite meal. Inspired by Indian street food that’s cooked on a regular skillet, this recipe is all about bold spices and the juicy flavor of chicken prepared on high flame. Plus, it perfectly aligns with my Ketogenic Lifestyle and diet. After all, it’s low-carb and takes less than an hour to prepare.
Keto-Tawa_Chicken Recipe
Equipment
- Tawa (flat griddle) To achiev the authentic smoky, charred flavor.
- Mixing bowl For marinating the chicken with spices and yogurt.
- Knife and cutting board For chopping vegetables and prepping chicken.
- Spatula or tongs For turning and tossing the chicken and vegetables on the tawa.
- Lid (optional) cover the tawa and cook the chicken evenly if needed.
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken (with or without bones)
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 2 Chillies
- 2/3 Garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 2 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1 Lemon
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
For dip –
- 1/2 cup Full fat Curd
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup Fresh Coriander
- 2 Chillies
Instructions
- Wash the chicken thoroughly and keep it aside.
- Take a grinding jar to grind chillies and garlic cloves to form a smooth paste.
- Add ground chillies and garlic to the washed chicken while adding other dry spices (like pepper, salt, red chilli powder, ground garam masala, turmeric, cumin powder, and coriander powder.
- After that, squeeze half a lemon over it and mix everything well.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes. If you have time, you can leave it overnight for better taste.
- Now, heat your tawa and add ghee. Add chopped garlic to the melted ghee and put marinated chicken pieces on the hot tawa.
- Flip the chicken pieces sides every two to three minutes and let it cook for 10 minutes or till the chicken cooks completely.
- Once the chicken is properly cooked, garnish it with coriander and serve with the dip.
For dip –
- Take a jar and add 1/2 cup of curd and add 2 chillies along with 1/2 cup of coriander in it.
- Grind them well and then add salt and pepper as per your preference.
- Serve with spicy, hot Tawa chicken.
Notes
If you try this recipe, do share your thoughts in the comments section below. If you have tried it before, do share whether you like it spicy or mild. The dish is rich in flavor, high in fats low in carbs, making it ideal for your keto plan.
For chicken lovers like me, check out my Keto Lemon Pepper Chicken and my Keto Chicken Wings Recipes. Both these recipes are also low in carb, easy to prepare, and oh-so-delicious.
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