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Keto Butter Chicken

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 457
Author: Lisa MarcAurele
This easy recipe has all the classic Indian flavors you love. It's a flavorful chicken dish with a combination of garam masala and Greek yogurt.
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Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup full fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Salt to taste

For the sauce:

  • 6 tablespoons butter unsalted and divided
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 3 teaspoon Garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon Ginger paste
  • ½ medium onion chopped
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and place it into a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients for the chicken and toss to combine and coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and set in the fridge to marinate for at least half an hour before cooking.
    keto butter chicken with marinade ingredients
  • Melt two tablespoons of the butter over medium high heat in a large high sided skillet on the stove. Place the marinated chicken into the skillet and cook on both sides until almost completely cooked through. Remove the chicken and keep warm.
    cooking chicken in pan
  • Add another two tablespoons of butter to the skillet, and mix in 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, 3 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 2 teaspoon of ginger paste, and onion. Stir to combine and cook for 30 seconds.
    butter chicken seasonings
  • Reduce the heat to medium and pour the crushed tomatoes and heavy whipping cream into the skillet. Simmer until the sauce has thickened.
    adding tomatoes and cream to pan
  • Add the chicken back into the skillet and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes.
    adding chicken back to pan
  • Stir the remaining two tablespoons of butter into the skillet and serve.
    spoon of butter chicken over pan

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Notes

The meat will tenderize as it sits in the marinade. You can start the recipe early in the day or the night before and let it marinate for a good 10 to 16 hours. 
To prevent the cream from curdling, the sauce should be kept at a low simmer and not allowed to reach boiling.

Nutrition

Calories: 457 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1155IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 5 g | % Carbs: 4.5 % | % Protein: 29.4 % | % Fat: 66.1 % | SmartPoints: 16
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