keto butter chicken
5.0 from 18 votes

I love Indian food and just because I live a Keto Lifestyle it does not mean I have to miss out on delicious and tasty dishes like this Butter Chicken.

Packed with all the flavours you would want yet keeping well within the carb limits so you can enjoy without any worries. A low carb dish that leaves you satisfied yet far from bloated.

I make up a big pan of this and store for future use. It keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days but of course you can also freeze for a later date.

butter chicken recipe

It is a dish that you can prepare and serve in under 30 minutes too so if you have the ingredients in there is nothing to stop you having this meal after a long day. It is great for after a cold winter hike too I can assure you.

Again it is easy to accompany with the keto friendly rice alternative that is cauliflower rice.

Keto Butter Chicken Recipe

Keto Butter Chicken Recipe

Recipe by Paul Steele
5.0 from 18 votes

I love Indian food and just because I live a Keto Lifestyle it does not mean I have to miss out on delicious and tasty dishes like this Butter Chicken.

Course: DinnerCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

289

kcal

Ingredients

  • For The Chicken Prep
  • 700 g chicken breast

  • 2 tbsp garam masala

  • 3 tsp fresh ginger grated

  • 1 tsp garlic

  • 130 ml whole milk plain Greek yogurt

  • For The Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 medium onion

  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 400 g tin of tomatoes

  • 1 tbsp ground coriander

  • ½ tbsp garam masala

  • 2 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp chilli powder

  • 150 ml double cream

  • Salt to taste

Directions

  • Prep and marinate chicken
  • Cut the chicken into pieces approximately 2 inches in size.
  • Put the chicken pieces in a bowl with 2 tbsp garam masala, 3 tsp grated ginger and 1 tsp garlic.
  • Add in the yogurt and stir all together to combine.
  • Place the marinated chicken in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Now for the sauce
  • Place the ginger, tinned tomatoes and spices in a blender, and blend until smooth. Keep this to one side.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of keto friendly olive oil or butter in a large frying pan over medium high heat.
  • Gently soften the onion and garlic in the oil.
  • Place the chicken along with the marinade in the pan and brown for around 8 minutes.
  • Once browned, pour in the sauce from the blender and cook for approximately 6 minutes longer.
  • Stir in the double cream and butter and continue to cook another minute or so.
  • Add salt to taste and serve with your desired side (I use cauliflower rice).

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