Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 5 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 326kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

This Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a deliciously spiced Indian dish that's easy to make with the help of your crockpot.

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Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1 onion diced
1 14-ounce can coconut milk
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 Tablespoons flour
1 Tablespoon fresh ginger minced
1 Tablespoon curry powder
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon chili powder or more, to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs boneless and skinless, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 Tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves chopped, for garnish
Greek yogurt for topping

Instructions

Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 4 cloves garlic (minced) and 1 onion (diced), and sauté until onions become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in 1 14-ounce can coconut milk, 1 6-ounce can tomato paste, 2 Tablespoons flour, 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, 1 Tablespoon curry powder, 2 teaspoons garam masala, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt & 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until well combined and slightly thickened, about 1-2 minute.
Place 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 2-inch pieces) into a slow cooker. Cover with sauce mixture. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or high heat for 3 hours.
Serve garnished with cilantro and greek yogurt.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a large skillet on the stove over medium heat.

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