Crockpot Butter Chicken
A rich and creamy butter chicken made effortlessly in a slow cooker, combining aromatic spices and tender chicken thighs for an unforgettable meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Total Time: 435 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Naan or rice for serving
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine the chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, coconut milk, tomato puree, butter, curry powder, garam masala, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs and stir to coat them in the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken within the sauce and stir to combine.
- Serve hot over rice or with naan, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, prepare the dish the night before and let the spices blend overnight. Use fresh spices for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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