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Keto Butter Chicken In An Instant Pot

Instant Pot recipe with diced chicken in a rich butter sauce with cream, tomato sauce and spices common in Indian cooking.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 714 kcal
Course: Others

Ingredients

  • 2-3 chicken breast or thighs cut into 2” bites
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 4 ounces of butter unsalted or ghee
  • 5 tablespoons of minced garlic
  • 1 15oz can of tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons of curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup of heavy whipping cream

Instructions

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  1. Set the instant pot to sauté mode and melt thebutter. Add the onion and sauté until onion is golden.
  2. Toss in the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken and brown the outside. Once chicken is browned, add the spices, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and cilantro. Sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Seal the lid and pressure valve and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let the instant pot naturally release pressure when done.
  5. Remove the lid and stir in the cream for 4 minutes.
  6. Enjoy best with basmati rice and fresh garlic naan. For a low carb meal top on cauliflower rice.

Notes

  • Add up to 1 tablespoon of chili powder. Start with 1 teaspoon then taste before adding more. 
  • Make homemade curry powder. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 714kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 57g (88%) Saturated Fat 32g (160%) Polyunsaturated Fat 21g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 254mg (85%) Sodium 886mg (37%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 714

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 714kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 57g 88%
Saturated Fat 32g 160%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21g 124%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 254mg 85%
Sodium 886mg 37%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.