Butter chicken curry

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Keto Butter Chicken

Rich and aromatic Indian butter chicken made keto-friendly with no added sugar.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Servings 6
Calories 395

Nutrition per Serving

5g Net Carbs
28g Protein
29g Fat
395 Calories

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cubed
  • 4 tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Season chicken with salt, turmeric, and half the garam masala.
  2. 2 Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Brown chicken pieces and set aside.
  3. 3 Add remaining butter to the pan. Sauté onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute.
  5. 5 Stir in remaining spices and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. 6 Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Use an immersion blender to smooth the sauce (optional).
  8. 8 Stir in heavy cream and return chicken to the pan.
  9. 9 Simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Use full-fat coconut cream for a dairy-free version
  • Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices overnight for extra flavor
  • Serve with cauliflower rice
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