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30-Minute Butter Chicken
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Easy 30-Minute Butter Chicken

A super easy full flavored butter chicken recipe that rivals any take-out. Fragrant chicken pieces in a golden curry sauce.
Course easy 30 minute meals, easy keto dinners easy low carb dinners 30-minute meals, keto chicken recipes, keto comfort food
Cuisine Indian, international flavors
Keyword Atkins Diet recipes, diabetic safe recipes, easy keto meals, easy keto recipes, easy low carb recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 406kcal
Author CJsketokitchen

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs. chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cubed
  • 2 TB garam masala
  • 3 TB fresh ginger
  • 3 TB fresh garlic
  • 4 oz whole milk Greek yogurt

Butter sauce

  • 1/2 TB garam masala
  • 1 TB coriander powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp fresh garlic
  • 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 TB butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
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Instructions

Butter chicken marinade

  • In a bowl combine marinade ingredients. Coat chicken pieces well. Let sit for 15 minutes or overnight.
  • Heat a bit of oil in a large skillet. Cook chicken pieces. Cook until beginning to brown. You will finish cooking chicken in the sauce.
  • In a blender combine all sauce ingredients except butter and heavy cream.
  • Pour the pureed sauce into the pan. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add butter and cream. Continue to cook covered for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until incorporated.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice if desired.

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Notes

Total carbs: 7g
Fiber: 3g
Net carbs: 4g
Serving size: 6oz
serves 6

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 752IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg