Keto Butter Chicken Recipe
Keto Butter Chicken is a low-carb variation of the popular Indian dish, Butter Chicken. It is a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce, flavored with a mix of aromatic Indian spices and simmered with juicy chicken pieces. The key difference between traditional Butter Chicken and Keto Butter Chicken is the use of almond flour instead of regular flour to thicken the sauce, making it suitable for those following a ketogenic diet.
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breast / boneless chicken
- 2 tsp Chicken Breast / boneless chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil for marinade
- 2 tbsp olive oil for curry
- 1 tbsp butter, salted
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 Onions
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder
- ¼ tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tomato
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves
- ¼ cup cream
- coriander leaves / cilantro
Instructions
Preparation
- Assemble all ingredients together to avoid last minute rush.
- Wash and chop chicken breast into small cube style pieces.
- Finely chop ginger, garlic, onion. If you fresh ginger, garlic and tomato are not readily available, simply use store bought ½ tbsp ginger garlic paste and 2 tbsp tomato puree.
- Finely chop coriander leaves for garnishing.
Cooking
- Take a Mixing Bowl and add chicken pieces, 2 tsp chicken masala and 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix well and let it rest at least for an hour.
- Now heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a Pan and place marinated chicken pieces.
- Flip sides occasionally until chicken cooked completely. Remove chicken from the Pan or take another Pan, depending on your convenience.
- Now, heat 1 tbsp butter and add chopped garlic. Sauté for few minutes till raw aroma goes away.
- Then, add chopped onion and sauté till they turn golden brown.
- Add 1 tsp minced ginger paste, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, ¼ tsp red chili powder, ¼ tsp coriander powder and 1 tsp salt. Mix all spices well till fragnant.
- Add tomato puree and sauté the masala till it starts releasing oil from the sides.
- Add ½ tsp garam masala, kasoori methi & cooked chicken pieces. Pour ¼ cup heavy cream and mix well.
- Let it simmer for 2 more mins.
- At the end, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with keto cauliflower rice or keto naan/roti/bread.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Step by Step Video of Recipe
Notes & Tips
- To make this dish spicier, you can add more red chili powder or use a hotter variety of chili powder.
- To make this dish creamier, you can add more heavy cream or use full-fat coconut milk instead.
- To make this dish even more keto-friendly, you can use ghee instead of butter.
- To make this dish more flavorful, you can add some garam masala powder or other Indian spices.
- To make this dish more filling, you can add some chopped vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- If you are not following a keto diet, you can serve this dish with basmati rice or naan bread.
- Salt & Spices: Adjust salt and spices as per your taste preference.
- Butter: I have used unsalted butter here. If you are using salted butter, reduce the quantity of salt.
- Choosing Oil: I always use olive oil for keto recipes. In place of olive oil, consider oils compatible for keto recipes.
- Instead of heavy cream: Take ¼ cup of coconut milk, if heavy cream is not available.
- For vegetarians: Use Tofu which is a good substitute for chicken here. With Tofu, this recipe also tastes very good.
- Chicken Masala: I have shared Homemade Chicken Masala in my other posts. Please refer to it for authentic butter chicken taste.
- Dry Fenugreek Leaves/ Kasoori Methi: You can skip this ingredient if not available at your place. However, it gives a tasty twist to the recipe.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Keto Butter Chicken Recipe
Serving Size
1 Person
Amount per Serving
Calories
300
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
90
mg
30
%
Sodium
727
mg
32
%
Potassium
564
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
553
IU
11
%
Vitamin B1
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
0.2
mg
12
%
Vitamin B3
12
mg
60
%
Vitamin B5
2
mg
20
%
Vitamin B6
1
mg
50
%
Vitamin B12
0.3
µg
5
%
Vitamin C
8
mg
10
%
Vitamin D
0.4
µg
3
%
Vitamin E
2
mg
13
%
Vitamin K
10
µg
10
%
Calcium
34
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
Magnesium
38
mg
10
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.