5 Ingredient Keto Butter Chicken (Print Version)
Rich, creamy Indian-inspired chicken made with five simple ingredients in 35 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 (passata or pureed tomatoes)
→ Spices
05 - 2 tbsp garam masala
# How-To:
01 - Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
02 - Sprinkle the garam masala over the chicken, stirring well to coat. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Pour in the tomato sauce and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
04 - 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.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce comes together with just five ingredients but tastes like it simmered for hours
- Perfect for those nights when you want something indulgent but need to stay on track
- My kids actually request this over regular butter chicken now
02 -
- Dont skip searing the chicken first, that browning creates depth of flavor you cant add later
- The sauce will thicken as it cools, so dont panic if it looks thinner than restaurant butter chicken while simmering
03 -
- Use a light-colored pan if possible, so you can see exactly when the tomato sauce starts to thicken and change color
- Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly than cold cream straight from the fridge