Keto Butter Chicken Recipe | Restaurant Quality

Butter chicken is a beloved Indian restaurant dish—but it’s usually loaded with cream, sugar, and tomatoes that spike carbs. This keto version uses the same creamy, savory flavors with less than 5g carbs per serving.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup tomato paste (not sauce)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook until golden (8 minutes). Remove and set aside
3. In the same pan, melt remaining butter. Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute
4. Add spices (garam masala, cumin, turmeric, cayenne), toast for 30 seconds
5. Add tomato paste and stir until combined (1 minute)
6. Add heavy cream and lime juice, mix well
7. Return chicken to pan and simmer 5 minutes until heated through
8. Taste and adjust seasonings. Garnish with cilantro and serve over cauliflower rice

Nutrition (Per Serving)

Serving Suggestions

• Over cauliflower rice
• With zucchini noodles
• In lettuce wraps
• Over sautéed spinach

Make-Ahead

Prepare sauce and store separately for 3 days. Cook chicken fresh when ready to serve. Alternatively, freeze the entire dish for up to 3 months.

Final Thoughts

Restaurant-quality butter chicken at home in 20 minutes. Delicious, creamy, and keto-friendly. Enjoy.