Description
A flavorful and creamy butter chicken made easy in the crockpot. This classic Indian dish is rich in spices and tender chicken, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced (1–1/2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1–1/4 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1–1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1–1/4 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1–1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2–1/4 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro (optional)
- Naan (warmed, for serving)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a pan, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until golden. Add spices, cook until fragrant, then add tomatoes. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Cook Chicken: Trim excess fat from chicken thighs, add to slow cooker, and cook until tender.
- Blend Sauce: Remove chicken, blend sauce until smooth.
- Add Butter and Cream: Return sauce to slow cooker, stir in butter and cream until smooth.
- Finish: Add chopped chicken back into the sauce, stir in cilantro, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with rice and naan.
Notes
- Ginger paste can be made by blending fresh ginger with a bit of water.
- Garam masala is a blend of ground spices commonly used in Indian cooking.
- For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for tenderness.
- Naan bread is a great accompaniment to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Use caution when blending hot liquids; allow to cool slightly before blending.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Crockpot Butter Chicken, Slow Cooker Butter Chicken, Indian Butter Chicken Recipe
