Description
A comforting and flavorful butter chicken made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 can (15 oz) of tomato sauce
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon of garam masala
- 1 tablespoon of curry powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Start by searing your chicken pieces in a hot skillet with a bit of oil, just until they are browned.
- In your slow cooker, combine browned chicken, diced onion, garlic, ginger, tomato sauce, coconut milk, and all the spices.
- Give it a good stir, ensuring everything is well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 240 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and flavors meld beautifully.
- When the timer goes off, stir in the cream, and let it simmer for another 15-20 minutes on high.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For best results, avoid bottled sauces and use fresh spices. For a dairy-free option, replace cream with a non-dairy alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: butter chicken, slow cooker, Indian, easy recipe, comfort food