5 Ingredient Keto Butter Chicken (Printable Version)
Rich, creamy Indian-inspired chicken with five simple ingredients. Ready in 35 minutes for an easy low-carb dinner.
# 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
→ Spices
05 - 2 tbsp garam masala
# How-To Steps:
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.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
- Only five ingredients means you probably already have everything in your kitchen right now
02 -
- Heavy cream can break if you boil it aggressively, so keep the heat gentle once it's added
- Good garam masala brands make or break this recipe since it's the primary seasoning
03 -
- Pat your chicken completely dry before searing or it'll steam instead of getting golden
- Let the sauce rest off heat for 5 minutes before serving, it thickens up beautifully