Easy Butter Chicken Recipe - Keto Dinner | 8g Net Carbs
Looking for a keto Dinner that actually tastes amazing? Easy Butter Chicken Recipe - Keto Dinner | 8g Net Carbs delivers big flavor with minimal carbs. Each ser This keto-friendly dinner has just 8g net carbs per serving.
With just 35 minutes from start to finish, this dinner strikes the perfect balance between convenience and flavor for your ketogenic lifestyle. End your day with this delicious dinner that proves keto eating can be both satisfying and exciting. This 8g net carb recipe makes smart use of nutrient-dense ingredients to keep you in ketosis while providing maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of chicken breast
- salt and pepper
- 1 tsp of chili powder
- 1/2 tsp of ground turmeric
- 6 tbsp of butter, divided into 2 tbsp chunks
- 1 1/2 cups of yellow onion, diced
- 3 tsp of garam masala
- 1 tsp of cumin
- 1 tsp of cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp. of grated ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3” stick of cinnamon
- 14 oz of tomato sauce
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- rice
- chopped cilantro for garnish
Preparation
- In a large bowl, season the chicken with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and the turmeric. Let sit for 15 minutes to marinate.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken, then remove from the pot.
- Melt another 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot, then add the onion, garam masala, remaining teaspoon of chili powder, the cumin, ginger, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
- Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Add the water and cream and return to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and season with more salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Per serving
747
Calories
73g
Protein
47g
Fat
11g
Carbs
8g
Net Carbs
3g
Fiber
Keto Tips & Variations
- Protein-Rich: With 73g of protein, this dinner helps maintain muscle mass during ketosis.
- High-Fat Option: The 47g of fat in this recipe helps you meet your daily fat targets for optimal ketosis.
- Family Dinner: This recipe easily scales up for family meals. Non-keto eaters can add their preferred carb sides.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Refrigerate promptly for food safety.
- Customize: Feel free to adjust seasonings to your taste. Keto is about enjoying your food while meeting your macros.