This low carb 3-ingredient Amish butter chicken is exactly the kind of weeknight dinner I lean on when work runs late and the kids are circling the kitchen asking when we’re eating. It’s inspired by the simple, heavy-on-butter farmhouse cooking you’ll find in Amish country—no fancy steps, no long ingredient list. Just chicken thighs, salted butter, and a little seasoning salt roasted together until the skin is golden, the meat is fall-apart tender, and everything is swimming in rich, yellow pan juices. It all bakes in one foil-lined pan for easy cleanup, and it’s the kind of meal my kids literally devour in minutes.
Keep things simple and low carb by pairing this Amish butter chicken with roasted broccoli, green beans, or a big side salad to soak up the buttery pan juices. Cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower are perfect for spooning that melted butter and chicken drippings over, and steamed asparagus or sautéed zucchini work really well too. If you’re feeding non–low carb eaters, you can add a side of buttered egg noodles, rice, or crusty bread for dipping, while you stick to the veggies and protein.
Low Carb 3-Ingredient Amish Butter Chicken
Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6–8 thighs)
1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, melted
2 tablespoons seasoning salt (such as Lawry’s or your favorite brand)
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish or similar roasting pan with aluminum foil, letting it come up the sides for easy cleanup.
