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Easy Keto Butter Chicken

Prep:
20 m
Cook:
1 h 10 m
Ready in:
1 h 30 m
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Keto Butter Chicken Recipe: Serve this yummy chicken with rice!
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INGREDIENTS
Servings: 4
Sour cream 
1/2 cup
Garlic
2 cloves, minced
Lemon juice 
1 tbsp
Garam masala 
2 tsp
Ginger 
1 tbsp, minced
Ground cumin 
1 tsp
Chili powder 
1/2 tsp
Salt 
to taste
Boneless skinless chicken thighs 
1 1/2 lb, cut into small pieces
For the sauce: 
Ghee (clarified butter)
2 tbsp, divided
Yellow onion
1, minced
Fresh ginger 
1 tbsp, minced
Garlic
2 cloves, minced
Tomato paste 
1 tbsp
Water 
1 1/2 cups
Garam masala 
2 tsp
Ground fenugreek 
1/2 tsp (optional)
Heavy cream 
1 cup
Cilantro leaves 
 for serving
DIRECTIONS
  1. Whisk sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, garam masala, minced ginger, cumin, chili powder, and salt (1 tsp) in a bowl. Add chicken. Toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 
  2. Heat clarified butter (1 tbsp) in a skillet over medium. Cook chicken for 5 minutes, or until golden. Next, transfer to a plate. 
  3. To make the sauce: add clarified butter (1 tbsp) to the skillet. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add 1 tbsp ginger and 2 cloves garlic. Cook for 1 minute. 
  4. Next, add tomato paste, water, garam masala (2 tsp), and fenugreek (if using). Transfer the chicken back to the skillet. Bring to a simmer. 
  5. Add heavy cream. Keep cooking for about 7 minutes, or until tender. Before serving, garnish with cilantro leaves if desired. Enjoy your Keto Butter Chicken! 
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