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This keto Butter Chicken recipe is similar to the mildly spiced Indian curry dish that is easy to make and packed full of flavor.
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3.72 from 66 votes

Butter Chicken

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 471kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger peeled and minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 3/4 inch strips
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • chopped cilantro optional

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until they are lightly golden, for about 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic, then cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  • Stir the tomato paste in to the onion mixture. Next, add the chicken to the hot pan. Sprinkle with garam masala, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, tossing periodically in order to brown all sides of the chicken.
  • Slowly add the heavy cream and stir to incorporate all of the ingredients. Simmer on low for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees and sauce has thickened. Serve over cauliflower rice and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 471kcal | Total Carbs: 7g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 35g | Fiber: 1g | Net Carbs: 6g