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Savoury Keto Butter Chicken

Discover a family favorite with this Savoury Keto Butter Chicken recipe. It's delicious, aromatic, and simple to make with a harmonious combination of spices and tender chicken that make it truly unforgettable. Serve it over cauliflower rice to keep it keto-friendly.
3
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
509
CALORIES
$2.52
PER SERVING
Savoury Keto Butter Chicken
Ingredients
21 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Jalapeno Pepper
1 whole jalapeno pepper
seeds removed and finely chopped
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Canned Diced Tomatoes
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
minced
Unsalted Butter
2 1/8 g unsalted butter
Greek Yogurt
1 cup greek yogurt
plain
Lemon Juice
1 tbsp lemon juice
Garam Masala
1 tbsp garam masala
Ground Turmeric
2 tsp ground turmeric
Kosher Salt
1 tsp kosher salt
plus more to taste
Boneless Chicken
2 g boneless chicken
cut into bite-sized pieces
Onion
1 medium onion
finely chopped
Ground Cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Heavy Cream
1 cup heavy cream
Cauliflower Rice
cauliflower rice
for serving
Almond Flour
2 tbsp almond flour
Ground Cumin
1 tsp ground cumin
Cumin Seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
Fresh Cilantro
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
chopped
Chicken Stock
1 cup chicken stock
Fresh Ginger
1 tbsp fresh ginger
Directions
8 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
45 min
COOK TIME
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, ground turmeric, ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Mix well, then stir in bite-sized chicken pieces. If possible, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to a day.
2
In a large pan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter with olive oil until bubbly. Add in the finely chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently until translucent.
3
Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, cumin seeds and ground cinnamon, cooking until onions are browned.
4
Mix in canned diced tomatoes and chopped jalapeno, seasoning with a pinch of salt, then cook for about 10 minutes or until tomatoes are fully cooked and jalapeno is softened.
5
Add marinated chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
6
Pour in chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
7
Mix in heavy cream and almond flour, and continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Season with additional salt to taste, if needed.
8
Serve the savory keto butter chicken over a bed of warm cauliflower rice, garnished with chopped cilantro leaves.
Health Info
Macros
12g
CARBS
32g
FAT
40g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
LOW CARB
Contains these allergens
MILK
TREE NUTS
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