Keto Butter Chicken is not only healthy, but it’s also versatile. Serve it with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a complete keto-friendly meal, or regular rice for a traditional option. The dish is perfect for the whole family, and it’s packed with protein from the chicken, keeping you full for longer.
Keto Butter Chicken
Recipe by William DickinsonCourse: MainDifficulty: Medium4
servings45
minutes30
minutes385
kcalButter Chicken must be everyone’s favourite curry. A Simple recipe with a depth of layers of flavour. Originally served in Delhi, quickly spread to the world. A magical and delightful dish to enjoy for all!
INGREDIENTS
- Ginger-Garlic paste
125 gr garlic
125 gr ginger
1 tsp olive oil
- Butter Chicken recipe
500 gr Chicken thighs and legs boneless
¾ tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 ½ tsp Red Chili Powder
1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
1 tsp Green Chili Paste
1 tsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves
2 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Cumin Powder
2 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder
3 tbsp Ghee
2 Cloves
4 Black Pepper
2 Green Cardamom
1 Black Cardamom
½ in. Cinnamon
2 Dry Red Chillies
½ cup Chopped Onions
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes (tightly packed) or 2 medium sized to large tomatoes
¾ tsp Garam Masala
DIRECTIONS
- Ginger-garlic paste
- Add garlic, ginger, and oil to a blender and blend till it becomes a smooth mixture.
- Marinate
- 500g of boneless chicken thighs and legs, chop in small pieces, 3/4 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder, 1 tsp Ginger garlic Paste, ¾ tsp Garam Masala, 1 tsp Salt, 1-2 tbsp full-fat yoghurt
Mix very well so then all the pieces are drenched in marinade sauce.
This marinade is a MUST. To get the juiciest chicken possible, you must let it rest in the fridge for at least 45 minutes. Marinating it overnight is really recommended.
While the meat is marinating:- Add 2 tsp Coriander Powder 1 tsp Cumin Powder, 2 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder, 3/4 tsp Garam Masala and 1 tsp crushed dried Fenugreek Leaves to a mug, mix all together, and set it aside to use later.
- Let's start
- Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a pan. Add 2 Cloves, 4 Black Pepper, 2 Green Cardamom, 1 Black Cardamom, 1/2 in. Cinnamon and let them crackle.
- Next, add 2 dry Red Chillies and 1/2 Cup Chopped Onions.
Sauté the onions till they turn translucent and soften. Sauté onions on medium-low heat. - Add 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes (tightly packed) or 3 medium/ 2 large tomatoes. Sauté the tomatoes till they completely soften. You can also add a pinch of salt so that the tomatoes get cooked faster. You will see fat releasing from the sides of the mixture once the tomatoes are softened.
- Now add the dry spices that we have set aside (2 tsp Coriander Powder 1 tsp Cumin Powder 2 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder 3/4 tsp Garam Masala and 1 tsp crushed dried Fenugreek Leaves.).
Mix the dry spices very well and sauté for 5 to 6 seconds. - Then, add the chicken and toss it to incorporate with the paste.
- Add water as per requirement. (Broth for bonus health and flavour points)
- Depending on the quality of the meat, you will need to give time, so it will be cooked. 10 to 15 minutes to cook, normally.
You can absolutely stew this out longer. A thoroughly crackpot-friendly meal. - When it’s ready, add 1 Tbsp Butter. Right before serving, add fresh coriander leaves and serve!
- Serve Butter Chicken hot with Cauliflower Rice.
I thought I’d give this recipe a try and stop being lazy, as I’m always ordering butter chicken as a takeaway meal. Got to say, it turned out great and was just as good as what I order from the resturuant. Easy to read and follow the instrcutions you provided and amazing taste. Thanks!
Butter chicken is one of my favourite dishes of all time! Cant get enough it really 😛
Im always look for what to make more variations, and Ive recently started the Keto diet as on of my new year resolutions, so Im 100% making this dish on the weekend, cant wait!
Would love to see how it comes out! Come and share pictures with us on the Holistic Healing Collective Support Group!