Chicken Keema is a delicious Indian spiced ground meat recipe that comes together to make crispy or soft chicken keema tacos that are packed with flavor and fresh ingredients. This is my ultimate Indian Taco Tuesday recipe. One that is on repeat month after month. It is perfect to meal prep and tastes great for gatherings! Love keema? Give my fusion turkey keema a try with naan.
Ingredients
Chicken Keema Ingredients
ground chickenginger, fresh and gratedgarlic, fresh and mincedturmeric powdercoriander powdergaram masalaonion, finely chopped, grated, or food processedbeefsteak tomato, finely choppedtomato pasteoilsaltred chili powderchopped cilantrowater
Indian Taco Ingredients
keemahard taco shells or soft corn tortillas (stone ground corn is my favorite)onions, choppedcilantro, choppedjalapeno peppers, choppedshredded Mexican cheesesalsa of choice (optional)
Instructions
Cook the chicken keema per recipe instructions. Heat the taco shells and fill them with warm chicken keema + your favorite toppings such as lettuce, cheese, and onions. Top with cilantro jalapeno sauce, sour cream, or enjoy as is.
Substitutions
Chicken- ground turkey may be substituted but be sure to use extra oil and water since turkey can be dry.Taco Shells - Feel free to use roti or a tortilla of your choice.
Variations
Grain Free- Use a shell that is made with cassava flour, almond flour, etc. Hard Tacos- use hard corn taco shells or equivalentSoft Tacos- use tortillas or roti
Storage
The chicken kheema can refrigerate for up to 3 days or be placed in a freezer for up to 3 months.
More Mexican Inspired Recipes…
One of my favorite Mexican recipe on this site include fusion burritos, but be sure to check these recipes out too!
Top Tips
Toast hard shells in the air fryer, oven or an open flame to get a crisp tasteHeat soft corn tortillas in the microwave to get them warm and bendableEnjoy with a serving of cilantro jalapeno sauce.
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