Indian · dinner, lunch
Malai Chicken Kebabs with Cream and Cheese
Video by HK’s Keto & Low Carb Recipes on YouTube · Open on YouTube
- Keto (2.3 g net carbs a serve)
- Gluten-free ingredients
- Nut-free
Contains: Milk. Check labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes.
Chicken thighs marinated in cream and cheese: about 28 g protein and 2 g net carbs a serve, two-thirds of the energy from fat, and rich in selenium, vitamin B12 and zinc.
The printable card is ink-friendly, fits on one page and has a QR code back to this recipe.
Ingredients 12
Method
Tap a time to watch that step in the video.
- Cut the chicken into kebab-sized pieces. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 10 minutes. 0:44
- In a bowl, mix the cheese, cream, ginger-garlic paste, salt, pepper, cardamom, lime juice and 2 tsp ghee until they come together into a creamy paste. 1:05
- Add the chicken, toss to coat well, and marinate for at least an hour — overnight in the fridge is even better. 1:48
- Thread the chicken onto skewers. Cook in batches in a cast-iron or non-stick pan with a little ghee over moderate heat (too hot burns the cheese and cream), turning often, for 8–10 minutes until cooked through. Or bake at your oven's highest heat. 2:15
- For a smoky char, hold each skewer over a gas flame for a few seconds. Garnish with coriander and serve with lime wedges. 4:02
Tip. The cook serves these with green chutney and lime; add a big green salad to make a meal. Leg and thigh meat stays juicier than breast.
The method is a summary in our words — the video shows every step.
One serve gives you 1 of 4
Where the energy comes from one serve
- Net carbs 3%
- Protein 31%
- Fat 66%
Fits keto: 2.3 g net carbs a serve, with 66% of the energy from fat.
Vitamins & minerals % of a day, one serve · tap for more
Selenium High46%
25 µg a serve, mostly from chicken thigh (89%). Part of the body's antioxidant enzymes and needed for thyroid hormones. Seafood, eggs, meat and Brazil nuts are rich sources.
Vitamin B12 High30%
0.7 µg a serve, mostly from chicken thigh (79%). Keeps nerves and blood cells healthy. Found almost only in animal foods and fortified foods (some plant milks, nutritional yeast), so vegans need a reliable source.
Zinc High27%
2.9 mg a serve, mostly from chicken thigh (83%). Needed for immunity, wound healing, taste and growth. Meat, seafood, legumes, seeds and whole grains supply it.
Vitamin B6 High22%
0.4 mg a serve, mostly from chicken thigh (86%). Helps turn food into energy and make brain messengers. Chickpeas, fish, poultry, potatoes and bananas are good sources.
Vitamin A High21%
188 µg a serve, mostly from heavy cream (55%). Keeps eyes, skin and the immune system healthy. Orange vegetables and dark greens give beta-carotene, which the body turns into vitamin A.
Omega-3 Source11%
0.2 g a serve, mostly from heavy cream (44%). Omega-3 fats support the heart and brain. Oily fish give EPA and DHA; walnuts, flax, chia and canola give ALA, which the body converts only a little.
Calcium Source10%
125 mg a serve, mostly from indian processed cheese (72%). Builds bones and teeth and helps muscles and nerves work. Dairy, calcium-set tofu, sardines with their bones and some greens supply it.
Show the other 8
Iron8%
1.5 mg a serve, mostly from chicken thigh (84%). Carries oxygen in your blood. Iron from plants absorbs better with vitamin C in the same meal — lemon, tomato or capsicum.
Vitamin K8%
9.1 µg a serve, mostly from chicken thigh (44%). Needed for blood clotting and bones. Leafy greens and herbs are very rich in it. If you take warfarin, keep your intake steady and talk to your doctor.
Potassium7%
310 mg a serve, mostly from chicken thigh (79%). Balances sodium to help control blood pressure and keeps muscles and nerves working. Beans, potatoes, leafy greens and fruit are rich sources.
Magnesium7%
31 mg a serve, mostly from chicken thigh (76%). Takes part in hundreds of reactions — energy, muscles, nerves, blood sugar and bones. Nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains are good sources.
Vitamin E5%
0.7 mg a serve, mostly from heavy cream (37%). An antioxidant that protects cell membranes. Nuts, seeds and plant oils such as olive oil are the main sources.
Vitamin C3%
3.1 mg a serve, mostly from lime juice (37%). An antioxidant needed for collagen, immunity and iron absorption. Long cooking destroys some, so raw herbs, citrus and capsicum help.
Folate3%
11 µg a serve, mostly from chicken thigh (58%). Needed to make DNA and new cells — especially important before and in early pregnancy. Legumes and leafy greens are rich sources.
Vitamin D2%
0.3 µg a serve, mostly from heavy cream (47%). Helps you absorb calcium for bones and supports muscles. Few foods have much — oily fish, eggs, UV-exposed mushrooms, fortified milks. Sunlight is the main source.
Estimated from the ingredient list with USDA FoodData Central values; % of a day uses the food-label daily values. How this works
You might also like
Bangladeshi Shrimp Malai Curry (Chingri Malaikari)Indian · 462 kcal · 19 g protein
Bengali Fish Curry with Mustard and Poppy (Machher Jhal)Indian · 220 kcal · 16 g protein
Easy Keto Butter ChickenIndian · 812 kcal · 47 g protein
Indian-Spiced Grilled Lamb KebabsIndian · 422 kcal · 33 g protein
Kerala Coconut Prawn CurryIndian · 264 kcal · 16 g protein
Keto Chicken KormaIndian · 377 kcal · 24 g protein
Recipe and video by HK’s Keto & Low Carb Recipes; the method summary, nutrition estimate and diet notes are Notbroken’s. General information about food, not dietary advice.