30-Minute Keto Butter Chicken
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
364 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
30-Minute Keto Butter Chicken
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This 30-minute keto butter chicken is incredibly flavorful and creamy. I serve this saucy dish on a bed of cauliflower rice.
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Ingredients
Spice Mix:
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Remaining Ingredients:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 ounces onion chopped; 3 ounces
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 ounces canned tomato sauce, no salt see notes below
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, use a small spatula or a fork to combine the tomato paste, water, kosher salt, garam masala, curry powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes, creating a thick paste. Set aside.
- Measure out the cream and remove it from the fridge to bring it to room temperature.
- Heat the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter starts to foam, add the onion and cook, stirring often, for about 4 minutes, until soft.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and seasoning paste. Cook for 1 more minute, stirring.
- Add the chicken cubes. Stir to coat. Sauté the chicken on all sides for 2 minutes.
- Add the canned tomato sauce. Keep cooking over medium-high heat, stirring, for 3-5 more minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Lower the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream to create a silky, creamy sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- To lower the carb count, use half the tomato sauce, increase the heavy cream to ½ cup, and the butter to 4 tablespoons. This version has 435 calories, 39 grams of protein, 27 grams of fat, 9 grams of carbs, and 2 grams of fiber per serving.
- While you want the chicken pieces cooked through, you don't want them overcooked and dry. So, make sure to cook them only until they're cooked through (165°F internal temperature), not longer.
- Canned tomato sauce will give you a smooth and velvety sauce. You can also successfully use Pomi Chopped Tomatoes. Diced tomatoes (undrained) are another option that I tested and liked, but they result in a chunkier sauce. If you opt to use them, chop them finely before using them.
- You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. I don't recommend freezing them. To avoid drying the chicken, reheat the leftovers covered in the microwave at 50% power. If reheating on the stovetop, use low heat and add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25recipe
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Sodium
643mg
(27%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25recipe | |
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 643mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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27 reviews
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