Keto Butter Chicken

Ingredients

• •1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks (net carbs →)
• •1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt
• •1 tablespoon garam masala, divided
• •1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• •4 cloves garlic, minced (net carbs →)
• •4 tablespoons butter, divided (net carbs →)
• •1 small onion, finely diced (net carbs →)
• •1 teaspoon ground turmeric (net carbs →)
• •1 teaspoon ground cumin
• •1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• •3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• •3/4 cup heavy cream (net carbs →)
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •Fresh cilantro, for serving (net carbs →)

Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, combine the chicken with the yogurt, half the garam masala, the ginger, and half the garlic. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
2. 2Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken in batches until browned. Set aside.
3. 3Lower the heat to medium, add the remaining butter, and cook the onion until soft, about 4 minutes.
4. 4Stir in the remaining garlic, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, and remaining garam masala. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. 5Add the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes to concentrate the flavor.
6. 6Pour in the heavy cream, return the chicken with any juices, and simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
7. 7Season with salt, garnish with cilantro, and serve over cauliflower rice.