If you’re a non-vegetarian it goes without saying, Keto Butter Chicken has to be an irreplaceable dish on your menu. All around the world, the dish holds its prominent position in any Indian restaurant. As is a delightful taste of the dish so is the way to prepare it. When you are struggling to keep up that Keto diet and make a change, a dish like this comes as a blessing in disguise.
Chicken is one of the most popular sources of protein. With popular dishes like the famous Butter Chicken, Kadhai Chicken or what not, chicken has gained popularity amongst foodies all over the world. This mind-boggling dish has a long history. Believe it or not, Butter Chicken was discovered by accident. Since the time of its discovery, this dish has been the king. If you’re wondering what it takes to prepare this delicious dish, you might be interested in reading what comes next. It just takes authentic Indian spices such as ginger-garlic paste, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and the undisputable Garam Masala which can be found in the kitchen of any Indian home kitchen or a restaurant. The true flavor of Butter Chicken resides in the buttery sauce or gravy that is used to cook the chicken.
Creamy buttery texture, fresh chicken pieces, and the amazing smell is a delight to the tongue. It is the popular opinion that Butter Chicken is the best of chicken. Buttery gravy with cream infused in it gives the curry sauce the creamy texture that makes the dish what it is. You’ll be swinging with joy when you realize how easy it is to make this food in the comfort of your home kitchen.
Ingredients Required for the Recipe-
- Boneless Chicken Leg – 450 grams
- Tomato- 120 grams
- Onion- 80 grams
- Ginger- 5 grams
- Garlic- 7 grams
- Butter- 40 gram
- Fresh Cream- 80 grams
- Cilantro/Coriander- 5 grams
- Olive oil- 1 Tbsp
- Kasuri Methi- 5 grams
- Turmeric- ½ Tbs
- Red Chilli Powder- ½ Tbs
- Garam Masala Powder- ½ Tbs
- Cumin Powder- 1 Tsp
Recipe for Keto Butter Chicken
- Take Garlic, Ginger, Tomato, and Onion in a blender and make a Puree’ out of it. The consistency should be thick enough to coat the chicken.
- Chop the chicken into small pieces making it suitable for the size of a bite.
- Take a Bowl and Add Salt, Kasuri Methi, Chilly Powder, Turmeric, Garam Masala, and Cumin Powder. To this Spicy Mixture, add the Chicken Pieces and marinate for 40 minutes.
- Heat a pan over medium flame and add olive oil to it. To the pan add the marinated Chicken. Allow the Chicken to sit on one side without moving to get the color on one side.
- Turn the chicken to the other side and while the chicken is cooking add butter at different places in the pan. Add the butter while constantly mixing all the ingredients.
- To the pan containing chicken add puree out of the blender, rinse the blender with some water to remove the excess puree remaining in the blender. Cover the pan and cook for another 12-15 minutes. Cook it thoroughly so that the spices are properly done.
- Once the chicken is done, the cooked chicken now add the heavy cream. You can add cream while cooking the chicken as well. Garnish the chicken with coriander.
- Serve with Cauli Rice or Keto Naan or the other preferred Keto Sides.
Macros of Keto Butter Chicken
- Calories: 676
- Net Carbs: 7g
- Carbs: 9g
- Fat: 49g
- Protein: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
This amazing Keto recipe is just one of the reasons we love Keto and we are sure once you have it prepared you’ll love it too. This is as easy as it gets, so what is your excuse now? Get yourself started today and Stay tuned for more such keto weight loss journeys, health content, and recipes! Also, don\’t forget to follow us on Instagram for the daily dose of the Keto Lifestyle!
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