Print

Keto Coconut Curry Butter Chicken Recipe

Print Recipe

This Keto Coconut Curry Butter Chicken is soft, juicy, and full of rich creamy flavor. Made with coconut milk, butter, warm spices, and tender chicken, it’s the perfect healthy low carb dinner for anyone on a keto diet. So easy to make at home in one pan and perfect for meal prep too.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs

  • Salt & pepper

  • 2 tbsp butter

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp butter

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

  • 2 tsp garam masala

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • 1 tsp ground coriander

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp chili powder (optional)

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

  • Salt to taste

  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

  • Lime wedge for serving

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  3. In the same pan, melt 3 tbsp butter. Add chopped onion. Cook 3-4 minutes until soft.

  4. Add garlic and ginger. Stir for 1 minute.

  5. Add all spices and stir for 30 seconds to wake up the flavors.

  6. Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth. Stir well and simmer for 7-10 minutes until slightly thickened.

  7. Add chicken back into the pan. Spoon sauce over chicken. Simmer 5-7 minutes on low.

  8. Squeeze fresh lime over the top and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs stay juicy but chicken breast works too.

  • Serve with cauliflower rice, roasted veggies, or a simple salad.

  • Leftovers taste even better the next day!

  • Add chili powder for extra heat or skip for a milder version.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-coconut-curry-butter-chicken/