Five Ingredient Keto Butter Chicken (Printable Version)
Creamy Indian-style chicken with garam masala and butter, ready in under 40 minutes.
# What You 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 or passata
→ Spices
05 - 2 tbsp garam masala
# How-To:
01 - Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, approximately 6-8 minutes.
02 - Sprinkle garam masala over the chicken, stirring well to coat. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Pour in tomato sauce and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
04 - Add heavy cream and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is rich and creamy and chicken is fully cooked.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The rich restaurant style sauce comes together in under 35 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
- Keto comfort food that actually satisfies those creamy curry cravings without the carb guilt
02 -
- Heavy cream can separate if boiled too vigorously, so keep the sauce at a gentle simmer once added
- Let the sauce rest for 5 minutes off the heat before serving, it thickens beautifully as it cools slightly
03 -
- Pat the chicken completely dry before searing, otherwise it'll steam instead of develop that gorgeous brown crust
- Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly into the sauce than cold cream straight from the fridge