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Keto Butter Chicken with Zucchini Noodles
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Keto Butter Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

Tender chicken simmers in a creamy, spiced butter sauce and is served over fresh zucchini noodles for a satisfying low-carb twist. This Keto Butter Chicken with Zucchini Noodles brings rich, comforting taste without the heaviness of traditional rice or pasta.
Course Mains
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Chicken
Dietary Preference Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Cooking time 15-30 Minutes
Main Ingredient Chicken
Skill Level Intermediate
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 259 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts skinless, boneless, cut into strips
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes crushed
  • 1½ tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chives freshly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme minced
  • 10 ounces zucchini noodles

Instructions

  • In large bowl or shallow plate, season 2 chicken breasts with 1 pinch salt and 1 pinch black pepper. Set aside.
    2 chicken breasts, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch black pepper
  • Heat two tablespoons of butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted, add 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes and roast for one minute. Then add chicken strips in one layer and cook for one minute without stirring.
    1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
  • Add 1½ tablespoons garlic powder, then stir up chicken strips to cook on other side, until almost cooked through. Make sure not to overcook chicken to avoid it becoming dry. Remove from skillet and set aside on plate.
    1½ tablespoons garlic powder
  • In same skillet, melt remaining butter, then stir in 1½ tablespoons lemon juice, ½ tablespoon lemon zest,1 tablespoon Dijon mustard,¼ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ cup chicken broth. Bring to simmer and allow sauce to reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring regularly.
    1½ tablespoons lemon juice, ½ tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ¼ cup chicken broth
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon chives, and 1 teaspoon thymeThen add 10 ounces zucchini noodles and toss for 2 or 3 minutes, until noodles are cooked through and sauce has reduced.
    1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon chives, 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Return cooked chicken strips to pan and cook for another minute. Serve butter chicken with zucchini noodles immediately, and enjoy!
    10 ounces zucchini noodles

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Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Net carbs: 4g | Fat: 15g | Protein: 26g