Low Carb Butter Chicken Recipe
Butter Chicken is creamy and easy to make right at home in one pan with simple ingredients. It only takes about 30 minutes to get ready.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast cubed
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 3 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 4 oz whole milk plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp cocunut oil
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp ghee or butter
- 1 onion
- 2 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- ½ tbsp garam masala
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
Optional for serving:
- minced cilantro
- cauliflower rice
- sliced fresh jalapeños
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 2-inch pieces and place in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons garam masala, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic. Add in the yogurt, stir to combine. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill at least 30 minutes.
- For the sauce, place the onion, ginger, garlic, crushed tomatoes and spices in a blender, and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken along with the marinade in the skillet, browning 3 to 4 minutes per side. Once browned, pour in the sauce cook and 5 to 6 minutes longer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and ghee, continue to cook another minute. Taste for salt and add additional if needed. Top with cilantro and serve with cauliflower rice if desired.
Notes
Notes:
Nutritional information does not include cauliflower rice
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