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Keto Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan & Coconut Rice by Aussie Keto Queen. Prepare the chicken and marinade ahead for a deep flavour. The tastiest Keto butter chicken recipe out there - accompanied by garlic naan and coconut rice! 

Keto Butter Chicken

Prepare the chicken and marinade ahead for a deep flavour. The tastiest Keto butter chicken recipe out there - accompanied by garlic naan and coconut rice! 
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Servings 6
Calories 507 kcal

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste or minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste or minced
  • 1/2 cup yoghurt full fat
  • 1 tablesoon olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 drop red food colouring
  • 1 drop yellow food colouring
  • 600 grams chicken thigh diced

Spice Mix

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 5 cardamom pods
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala

Butter Chicken Sauce

  • 1/2 brown onion finelay diced
  • 125 grams butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste or minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste or minced
  • 1 400 gram tin crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 50 grams almond meal/flour
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 5 drops liquid stevia optional
  • 1 small bunch coriander to serve, optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over the diced chicken thigh, and marinate for 4 - 24 hours in the fridge, covered. *Note, don't use a white plastic bowl as it will be stained!* 
  • Measure out your spice mix in a small bowl. 
  • Place a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat and add half the butter (approx 65grams) and the chopped onion, crushed garlic and ginger. Saute until the onion is lightly browned.
  • Add the remaining butter and prepared spices and stir to combine. Fry off for 2 - 3 minutes until fragrant. 
  • Add the marinated chicken and combine with the onion and butter mixture. Continue to cook for 5 - 7 minutes until the chicken is lightly browed and you cannot see any pink bits. 
  • Add the tin of tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir to combine thoroughly and coat the chicken. 
  • Simmer for 20 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally. *Prepare your garlic naan and coconut rice now if you wish* 
  • Add the almond meal, cream and sweetener and stir to combine. Let simmer for a further 5 minutes until thickened to your liking. 
  • Serve with coriander, coconut rice and garlic naan for a keto feast!

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 18gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 877mgPotassium: 358mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1330IUVitamin C: 3.6mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1.4mg
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