Description
A rich, creamy, and flavorful dish, Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a hearty meal made with tender chicken cooked in a spiced tomato and butter sauce. This easy, hands-off recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a meal prep for the week.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds (680g) boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (or heavy cream)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cubed)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
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- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Add all the spices: turmeric, cumin, paprika, coriander, garam masala, cinnamon, and cayenne. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer the onion and spice mixture to the slow cooker. Add the chicken thighs, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, and butter. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once done, shred the chicken with two forks and stir the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
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- You can use chicken breasts, but thighs tend to remain juicier and more tender when slow-cooked.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can cook the sauce on high for the last 15 minutes to reduce it slightly.
- For extra heat, add more cayenne or fresh chili peppers.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg