Keto Butter Chicken

Keto Butter Chicken

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Flavor

SavoryCreamyGarlickyRich

Texture

SmoothTenderCreamy

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Cold DayComfort FoodCozy Night InRainy DayWeeknight Dinner
  • Prep15m
  • Cook35m
Total time
50 min
Internal temp
165°F
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Recipe written for 4 servings

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Fridge

4 days

Freezer

60 days

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1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1½-inch pieces

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18–24 min400°F

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  • 20–1,440 min

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ½ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt, 1 tsp 1 tsp garam masala, ½ tsp ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp ½ tsp turmeric, and ½ tsp ½ tsp kosher salt. Add the 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.

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  • Mixing Bowl
  • Plain Greek Yogurt
  • Garam Masala
  • Ground Cumin
  • Turmeric
  • 3–4 min
  • Medium-high

Melt 1½ tbsp 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if needed, add the marinated 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs in a single layer. Sear for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly charred and just cooked through. Remove the 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs to a plate and set aside — it will finish cooking in the sauce.

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  • Skillet
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Chicken Thigh
  • 5–6 min
  • Medium

Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1½ tbsp 3 tbsp unsalted butter to the same skillet. Add the diced medium yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–6 minutes until softened and golden. Add the 4 cloves garlic and 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the 1 tsp garam masala, ½ tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper adjust; toast the spices for 30 seconds. Pour in the 1 can crushed tomatoes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Season with 1 tsp ½ tsp kosher salt and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

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  • Skillet
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Yellow Onion
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Garam Masala
  • 8–10 min
  • Medium-low

Carefully transfer the sauce to a blender (or use an immersion blender directly in the skillet) and blend until smooth. Return the sauce to the skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the 1 cup heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the seared 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs back to the pan and simmer for 8–10 minutes, until the 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs is fully cooked through and the sauce is velvety and coats the back of a spoon.

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  • Blender
  • Skillet
  • Heavy Cream
  • Chicken Thigh

Taste and adjust ½ tsp kosher salt as needed. Ladle the 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs over cauliflower rice or your favorite keto side. Garnish with a drizzle of heavy cream and freshly chopped fresh cilantro roughly chopped. Serve immediately.

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  • Salt
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Chicken Thigh
  • Heavy Cream
Per serving

Nutrition facts

Estimated for one serving as written. Scale with Serving size in the sidebar for your batch.

480

Cal

Protein

38 g

31%

Carbs

9 g

7%

Fat

33 g

61%