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Creamy Keto Butter Chicken Recipe with Easy Cauliflower Rice and No Sugar Tomato Sauce

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A keto-friendly, creamy butter chicken made with no sugar tomato sauce and served with low-carb cauliflower rice. This comforting dish is quick, easy, and perfect for those following keto or low-carb diets.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup no sugar tomato sauce (e.g., Hunt’s no sugar added)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 medium cauliflower head (about 1.5 pounds), riced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry and cut into 1.5-inch bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  2. Rice the cauliflower using a food processor or box grater. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, add cauliflower rice, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender but still fluffy. Add lemon zest if desired. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add chicken pieces in a single layer, season lightly with salt, and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown but not fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add garam masala, turmeric, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Cook for 30 seconds to toast spices.
  6. Pour in no sugar tomato sauce, stir to combine, and simmer gently for 5 minutes to thicken.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet, stir to coat with sauce, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
  8. Lower heat to medium-low, stir in heavy cream, and heat gently for 2-3 minutes without boiling. Adjust salt to taste.
  9. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve the butter chicken alongside the warm cauliflower rice.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry before cooking helps achieve a golden sear. Toast spices gently to avoid bitterness. Simmer sauce gently to prevent cream curdling. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and butter with ghee or coconut oil. Add a splash of water or broth if sauce is too thick.

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