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prep time

6 min
cook time

58 min
ready time

1 h 4 min

Keto Indian Butter Chicken Thighs

26 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

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Chicken Thigh, Skin Eaten

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

2 cup
Heavy Cream

2 tablespoon
Curry Powder

2 teaspoon
Olive Oil

1 tablespoon
Butter, Unsalted

1 tablespoon
Ginger, Ground

1 teaspoon
Garlic

1 clove
Red Onion

1 small
Chili Powder

1 teaspoon
Turmeric Ground

1 tsp
100% Pure Erythritol by Now

1 tsp
Marinara Sauce

1 cup

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 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 3

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

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Comments 29

marlenejmacks a month ago

More than amazing. I will serve this to guests. I’m making it again tonight because we loved it so much.

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MissRAK 5 months ago

So good! Even my fussy 3 year old ate it all!

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MarvellousArugula155350 9 months ago

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

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Thall201056 9 months ago

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

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SpectacularKale426413 2 years 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.

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Nova_marie 3 years ago

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

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Maria19* 3 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.

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PropitiousMacadamia671832 3 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!

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- UpbeatKetone446059 9 months ago
  
  I was going to ask what marina sauce people were using, crushed tomatoes would work?
  
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GorgeousArugula586277 3 years ago

Baked??

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- josie0695 a year 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!
  
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PropitiousAvocado781901 3 years ago

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

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Emzbellish 3 years ago

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

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- GorgeousArugula586277 3 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..
  
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LOISJ 3 years ago

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

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SpectacularKale891404 3 years ago

Delicious

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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.

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Merjem 3 years ago

The best recipe ever!

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elmabalic99 3 years ago

Oo miuuiujujjjjj

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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.

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- Bonnie G. 3 years ago
  
  Fat is important on Keto, it's not just about low carbs.
  
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- 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.
  
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- 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.
  
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Deblina_bhaumik 4 years ago

Its a simple and nice recipe. Love it 😊

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HiNna 4 years ago

Love it ❤️

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- recipewriter 4 years ago
  
  Thank you :)
  
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Anita 4 years ago

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

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LaLeslie 4 years ago

Very easy and tons of flavor. I

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Jeff 4 years ago

Easy so good

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