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Creamy Keto Butter Chicken Recipe with Roasted Garlic

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A rich and creamy keto-friendly butter chicken featuring slow-roasted garlic and a velvety sauce made with cream cheese and heavy cream. Perfect for a comforting low-carb meal that comes together in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 whole head roasted garlic cloves
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Optional: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off a whole garlic head to expose cloves, drizzle with 1 tablespoon (15g) melted butter, wrap tightly in foil, and roast for 35-40 minutes until golden and soft. Set aside to cool.
  2. While garlic roasts, pat dry chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper. Cut into 1.5-inch bite-sized pieces.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons (30g) butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear 4-5 minutes per side until golden but not fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium, add remaining 1 tablespoon (15g) butter. Stir in garam masala, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  5. Add tomato paste and squeeze roasted garlic cloves from skins into the pan. Mix well.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and add cream cheese in chunks. Stir continuously over medium heat until cream cheese melts into a smooth sauce. Add splash of water or chicken broth if sauce is too thick.
  7. Return chicken to skillet, stir to coat with sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  8. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

Do not rush roasting garlic; slow caramelization is key for mellow sweetness. Stir cream cheese constantly while melting to avoid lumps. Sear chicken well for golden crust and cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Sauce can be loosened with water or chicken broth if too thick. Leftovers taste better the next day.

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