Butter Chicken (Crock Pot)
Servings 6 people
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken with coconut milk has tender, moist chicken in a creamy, savory sauce that's packed with authentic Indian flavor! Serve it up with rice or naan bread!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon garam masala curry powder
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 12 ounces coconut milk can not carton
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cubed
- cilantro Optional garnish
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon salted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced 1 yellow onion and saute until soft and translucent.1 tablespoon salted butter, 1 yellow onion
- Add the minced 4 cloves garlic and 2 tablespoons grated ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.4 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons grated ginger
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, stir together 6 ounces tomato paste, 1 tablespoon garam masala curry powder, 2 teaspoons light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon turmeric.6 ounces tomato paste, 1 tablespoon garam masala curry powder, 2 teaspoons light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon turmeric
- Then whisk in the 12 ounces coconut milk , ½ cup chicken stock, and 1 tablespoon lime juice until there are no lumps. Transfer to the slow cooker.12 ounces coconut milk, ½ cup chicken stock, 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Cut the 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs into cubes and add the chicken to the crockpot and stir everything together.2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Cook this on low heat for 5 hours. Garnish with cilantro before serving.cilantro
Notes
- How Do I Store Leftover Slow Cooker Butter Chicken? Once the slow-cooker butter chicken has cooled, transfer any leftovers into an airtight container. Afterward, store them in the fridge to enjoy for up to 4 days.
- Is Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Healthy? Compared to other butter chicken recipes made with lots of butter, this option is healthier! Instead of lots of butter, this healthy slow cooker Indian butter chicken is made with coconut milk. Coconut milk is a source of healthy fats, and chicken is loaded with protein; therefore, this is a good choice for a healthy meal!
- Do I Have To Sauté The Onions? No, if you don't prefer sauteing the onions, that step can be skipped. I prefer the extra flavor and tenderness that it adds to the onions and overall dish.
- What Can I Use Instead Of Ginger Paste? If you don't have ginger paste, a 1/2 teaspoon of powdered ginger can be used instead. To use it, stir it into the medium bowl of tomato paste mixture instead of adding it to the skillet. You could also grate and use fresh ginger.
- Is This Slow-Cooker Indian Butter Chicken Recipe A Good Make-Ahead And Freeze Meal? Yes, this can be made ahead of time and then frozen for up to 3 months. I would suggest freezing the butter chicken separately from the side dishes. To enjoy, transfer it to the fridge the day before enjoying so it can thaw overnight. Reheat it on the stovetop!
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 875mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 4mg
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