Keto Indian Butter Chicken Thighs

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  • prep time

    prep time

    6 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    58 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    1 h 4 min

Keto Indian Butter Chicken Thighs

25 ratings

These deliciously rich and creamy butter chicken thighs are packed with aromatic spices in a curried tomato sauce. This is a simple to prepare curry that is slow cooked on the stove until the chicken is tender and the sauce is thickened. Perfect for Keto curry nights with the family.

Keto Butter Chicken Thigh Ingredients

These Keto Indian inspired chicken thighs are firstly browned in a skillet with a little oil. Once the chicken skin is golden, the garlic and onion are softened in butter with an array of warming spices. Chilli powder, ginger, curry powder, and turmeric make up the base of the spice combination with a touch of erythritol for added sweetness. Tomato sauce and chicken stock are then added to form the curry gravy. Once the chicken is cooked through and the sauce reduced, the curry is swirled with heavy cream.

Serving Suggestion

This is a great Keto Indian curry main, perfect for complementing with your favourite low carb sides. Why not try with cauliflower rice and a cooling Keto salsa. Alternatively serve with low carb flatbreads for mopping up the curry sauce. You will find an array of complementary dishes in our sides section.

  • Net Carbs

    5.3 g

  • Fiber

    2.5 g

  • Total Carbs

    8.9 g

  • Protein

    25.4 g

  • Fats

    22.7 g

338 cals

Keto Indian Butter Chicken Thighs

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Ingredients

  • Chicken Thigh, Skin Eaten

    Chicken Thigh, Skin Eaten

    4 medium

  • Chicken Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme, Ready-to-serve Can

    Chicken Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme, Ready-to-serve Can

    2 cup

  • Heavy Cream

    Heavy Cream

    2 tablespoon

  • Curry Powder

    Curry Powder

    2 teaspoon

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    1 tablespoon

  • Butter, Unsalted

    Butter, Unsalted

    1 tablespoon

  • Ginger, Ground

    Ginger, Ground

    1 teaspoon

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Red Onion

    Red Onion

    1 small

  • Chili Powder

    Chili Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Turmeric Ground

    Turmeric Ground

    1 tsp

  • 100% Pure Erythritol by Now

    100% Pure Erythritol by Now

    1 tsp

  • Marinara Sauce

    Marinara Sauce

    1 cup

Recipe Steps

steps 5

1 h 4 min

  • Step 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium/high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side down and cook until well browned - about 5 minutes. Turn the thighs and cook the other side until the thighs are lightly golden all over. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and set to one side.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Melt a generous tablespoon of butter in the same skillet. Thinly slice the garlic and onion and add to the pan. Sweat gently for a few minutes until soft and tender, then add the ginger, chili powder, curry powder, turmeric and erythritol. Stir well to combine, warming the spices in the butter.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Add the marinara sauce and stock to the pan. Stir well to combine, infusing the sauce with the spices.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Return the chicken thighs to the skillet. Ensure they are spread out in an even layer. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 40 minutes uncovered or until the sauce is thickened and reduced by half and the chicken is completely cooked through.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Once the sauce is thickened and the chicken cooked, drizzle the cream into the skillet. Give it a good stir into the sauce. You can remove the thighs from the pan to do this if it is easier. Serve hot.
    Step 5

Comments 27

  • MarvellousArugula155350

    MarvellousArugula155350 2 months ago

    This will be a repeat in my kitchen! Tasty over cauliflower rice!

    • Thall201056

      Thall201056 2 months ago

      Delicious i served it over riced cauliflower I would definitely make this again

      • SpectacularKale426413

        SpectacularKale426413 a year ago

        Delicious and super tasty. Cooked this on slow cook to infuse the flavours. This recipe is a keeper. I didn’t add the chicken broth. Stirred in curly kale.

        • Nova_marie

          Nova_marie 2 years ago

          AMAZING!!! One of my favorite meals ever. I pretty much doubled the spices because we like HOT stuff 😂😍

          • Maria19*

            Maria19* 2 years ago

            This was a super good meal. Pretty easy to make. I forgot the sweetener, but it doesn’t really need it. Careful cooking with the curry and turmeric…. It stains everything it touches.

            • PropitiousMacadamia671832

              PropitiousMacadamia671832 2 years ago

              I used Cumin instead of Curry, canned diced tomatoes instead of marinara, and left out the sweetener. It was amazing! Even my carb loving husband loved it. Served it over a bed of sauteed riced cauliflower. Definitely will be making this again!

              • UpbeatKetone446059

                UpbeatKetone446059 a month ago

                I was going to ask what marina sauce people were using, crushed tomatoes would work?

            • GorgeousArugula586277

              GorgeousArugula586277 2 years ago

              Baked??

              • josie0695

                josie0695 6 months ago

                Instructions are for stovetop but you can probably bake it in the oven. Based on other chicken recipes, I'd guess 350°F for th same length if time as stovetop. You'll want to keep an eye on it to make sure the sauce doesn't bake away during that time. Good luck!

            • PropitiousAvocado781901

              PropitiousAvocado781901 2 years ago

              Absolutely amazing. Just left the chillies out. But the kids and hubby loved it

              • Emzbellish

                Emzbellish 2 years ago

                Can you make this in the instant pot? How would I modify the recipe to do that?

                • GorgeousArugula586277

                  GorgeousArugula586277 2 years ago

                  Pressure cook 6 mins. Natural pressure release ... Just be careful to not add too much water.. nd do not skip the searing .. otherwise the gravy becomes watery..

              • LOISJ

                LOISJ 2 years ago

                Delicious! So filling and let thighs simmer a bit longer so the meat fell off the bone.

                • SpectacularKale891404

                  SpectacularKale891404 2 years ago

                  Delicious

                  • Msbookee

                    Msbookee 3 years ago

                    I will use cubed boneless chicken thighs next time. I will also use more cream. I will also use less chicken stock. But it is still good.

                    • Merjem

                      Merjem 3 years ago

                      The best recipe ever!

                      • elmabalic99

                        elmabalic99 3 years ago

                        Oo miuuiujujjjjj

                        • FantasticArugula860707

                          FantasticArugula860707 3 years ago

                          I am new to Keto, so have some elementary questions. Are we actually eating the skin????? I think I'm allergic to that idea.

                          • Bonnie G.

                            Bonnie G. 2 years ago

                            Fat is important on Keto, it's not just about low carbs.

                          • Lolly

                            Lolly 3 years ago

                            I am doing intermittent fasting. I need the added fat from the chicken skin to carry me through 20 hours of fasting without getting hungry.

                          • robin

                            robin 3 years ago

                            I believe it means the nutritional info is based on chicken with skin. It would be less if you used skinless chicken.

                        • Deblina_bhaumik

                          Deblina_bhaumik 3 years ago

                          Its a simple and nice recipe. Love it 😊

                          • HiNna

                            HiNna 3 years ago

                            Love it ❤️

                            • recipewriter

                              recipewriter 3 years ago

                              Thank you :)

                          • Anita

                            Anita 4 years ago

                            Add some fresh coriander as topping. It is showed on the picture but not in the recipe list

                            • LaLeslie

                              LaLeslie 4 years ago

                              Very easy and tons of flavor. I

                              • Jeff

                                Jeff 4 years ago

                                Easy so good