POULTRY

Festive Turkey Meatballs
MAKES: 4 servings (20 meatballs)PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 3 to 4 hoursWe all know that homemade cranberry sauce goes best with roast turkey, especially during the festive season. Here, though, I’ve transformed that classic pairing into tender, juicy...

Chicken Tikka Masala
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 5 to 6 hoursThere’s nothing as comforting as tender chicken cooked in creamy coconut milk and a homemade curry paste, so put down that take-out menu and get ready to make the best—and easiest!—keto-friendly...

Chicken Paprikash
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 6 hoursLike my Hungarian Goulash, this paprika-spiked Hungarian dish is really easy to prepare, and it’s a major crowd-pleaser, too. Make a batch next time unexpected guests turn up, and ladle it over...

Thai Skillet Chicken
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 30 minutesJust a few simple ingredients is all it takes to throw together this creamy, one-pot Thai curry. (Make sure you have a batch of homemade such as the Thai Curry Paste, at the ready!) Serve it with a...

Filipino Chicken Adobo
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 35 minutes + marinatingThis is one of my favorite one-pot wonders: Marinating chicken in rich coconut milk and Asian-inflected condiments and spices, then simmering it on the stovetop in the same marinade,...

Crispy Chicken with Olives and Lemon
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 45 minutesFor a taste of summer any time of year, try this Mediterranean-style crispy chicken. It’s sautéed quickly before being baked with loads of low-carb vegetables, plus sunny lemon slices, olives,...

Coq Au Vin
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 1 hourThis is my low-carb version of the well-loved French classic: I just can’t say no to tender chicken cooked in fragrant spices, vegetables, and rich Burgundy wine. IngredientsBOUQUET GARNI:4 bay leaves4...

Chicken & Chorizo Jambalaya
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesA staple of Creole cuisine, jambalaya is a spiced, stick-to-your-ribs dish that’s usually rice-based—but my (healthier!) version is firmly keto-friendly. It works well with both chicken and shrimp,...

Chicken Coconut Laksa
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 30 minutesLaksa is a tangy, spicy soup popular in Malaysia and Singapore, and this keto-friendly version gets a special kick from homemade Thai Curry Paste. As with my Chicken Mulligatawny Soup, you can use...

Chicken Chowder
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 3 to 4 hoursThis family-friendly chicken chowder is incredibly creamy and sating, since it’s full of protein and healthy fats. And since you can do most of the prep the night before, it makes an ideal...