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5-Ingredient Keto Butter Chicken

A simple and delicious dish perfect for a low-carb lifestyle, this 5-Ingredient Keto Butter Chicken is quick to prepare and rich in flavor, making it a family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 450 grams Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 15 grams Butter
  • 1 Tsp Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
  • 150 ml Tomato Puree
  • 100 ml Heavy Cream
  • 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 50 ml Water
  • to taste Salt & Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set it aside.
Cooking
  1. Add butter to the same skillet and let it melt.
  2. Stir in the tomato puree, add kasuri methi and water, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Lower the heat and stir in the cream until the sauce is smooth and emulsified.
  4. Return the chicken to the sauce and let it simmer for 1–2 minutes on low heat.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with cauliflower rice or keto naan.
  2. Garnish with fresh cilantro for added taste and color.

Notes

If you have leftovers, you can store the butter chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm it in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. Adjust the amount of kasuri methi to suit your taste.