My keto-friendly butter chicken recipe is one of my go-to flavorful dishes. Butter chicken is a popular Indian recipe and this one I made to be keto-friendly. It is a delicious mix of creamy tomato sauce with a mixture of many fragrant spices that make up the typical garam masala spice mixture.
Garam masala is a mix of cumin, coriander, cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, ground cloves, and nutmeg. So if you don’t have any garam masala on hand, just mix together the above spices to create your own garam masala to keep in the pantry.
To date, the Ketogenic Diet has maintained its status of effectiveness and of course gaining wider attention among people looking to lose weight faster.
The Ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that causes weight loss and provides health benefits. It involves significantly reducing carbohydrate intake while increasing protein to the levels necessary to maintain muscle mass with the calorie ratios approximating 70 percent fat, 25 percent protein, and 5 low-glycemic carbohydrates.
KETO Health Benefits
There are numerous benefits that come with being on Ketogenic Diet: from
weight loss and increased energy levels to therapeutic medical applications.
Most anyone can safely benefit from eating a low-carb, high-fat diet.
PROTEIN
Protein is included in every meal as this helps to reduce appetite, regulate
blood glucose levels and preserve lean muscle mass. Examples of protein
foods are fish, chicken, turkey, meat, eggs, and cheese. Protein drinks such
as whey protein isolate may be utilized.
FAT
Adequate fat intake is essential as this enhances fat burning by the body
while reducing the synthesis of fatty acids in the body which both promote
fat loss. Optimal sources of fats are fatty meats, fish, avocado, olive oil, nuts
and seeds
Keto-Friendly Butter Chicken Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 ounces of Chicken Breast
- 4 cups of Cauliflower Rice
- 1 cup of Coconut Milk
- 1/4 cup of Tomato Paste
- 2 tablespoons of Coconut Flour
- 1/4 cup of Onions
- 2 cloves of Garlic
- 1 tablespoon of Garam Masala
- 1 tablespoon of Coconut Oil
- Pinch of Salt & Pepper
DIRECTIONS:
STEP 1
Place a frying pan on medium heat with the coconut oil.
STEP 2
Once the oil has melted add in the chopped onions,
garlic and the spices and cook until the onions are
translucent.
STEP 3
Combine the coconut milk, tomato paste, and the coconut
flour together in a bowl, mix and add to the pan.
STEP 4
Next slice the chicken into small cubes, add to the pan,
cover and cook for 12-15 minutes.
STEP 5
While the butter chicken is finishing up, shred the
cauliflower to create cauliflower rice.
STEP 6
Place a second pan on medium heat with olive oil, the
cauliflower rice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
STEP 7
Cook until the cauliflower resembles rice texture. Once
the butter chicken is done combine both on a plate and
enjoy.
LEFTOVER TIPS:
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to five days.
Note: Please see ‘Tips’ above for suitable substitutions, storage advice, and more!
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
(PER SERVING)
Serves: 2
Calories 502 Net Carbs 13 g
Fat 39 g Protein 28 g
Carbs 17 g
ENJOY THIS KETO-FRIENDLY BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE!
If you make this keto butter chicken recipe let me know in the comment section below. I also would love to hear what you think or take a photo and tag me @Eat_Your_Nutrition on Instagram. I love seeing your photos. #EatYourNutrition #LauraVillanueva
