Five Ingredient Keto Butter Chicken (Print Version)
Rich, creamy Indian-inspired chicken with garam masala, butter, and cream. Ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Dairy
02 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 1 cup heavy cream
→ Sauces & Condiments
04 - 1/2 cup sugar-free tomato sauce (passata or pureed tomatoes)
→ Spices
05 - 2 tbsp garam masala
# Steps:
01 - Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
03 - Sprinkle the garam masala over the chicken, stirring well to coat. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in the tomato sauce and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
05 - Add the heavy cream and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is rich and creamy and the chicken is fully cooked.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Five ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen right now
- Ready in 35 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
- The creamy sauce is somehow keto friendly and completely irresistible
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- The sauce will look thin at first but thickens beautifully as it simmers with the cream
- Heavy cream is essential here half and half will split and ruin the texture
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before searing to get those gorgeous brown bits that add flavor
- Let the sauce come to room temperature before reheating gently to prevent separating