Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Slow Cooker Butter Chicken that will surely become a family favorite. This creamy and aromatic dish is a perfect blend of tender chicken in a spiced tomato-based sauce, finished with a touch of cream for a luxurious finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine yogurt, lemon juice, spices, and salt. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in butter until fragrant.
- Slow Cook: Transfer onion mix to slow cooker. Add marinated chicken and tomato sauce. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Finish: Stir in cream and sugar. Cook for 15 minutes more.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and enjoy with rice or naan.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute coconut milk for heavy cream.
- Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs.
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
