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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Recipe
Slow cooker butter chicken allows easy prep in the morning so you can come home to wonderful aroma and perfectly cooked dinner ready to serve. This convenient cooking method makes restaurant-quality butter chicken accessible for busy families who want authentic flavors without evening cooking stress. The morning preparation ensures flavors develop fully while the slow cooking process keeps chicken incredibly tender and flavorful. This wonderful aroma greets you after work, creating anticipation for the delicious meal waiting at home. The hands-off approach proves that exceptional Indian cuisine doesn't require constant attention when proper techniques are used.
It’s easy to prep this butter chicken in the slow cooker in the morning to come home to the wonderful aroma of warm Indian spices… I love it and it’s one of my favorite Indian dishes! Serve with basmati rice and warm naan bread.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon curry paste
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons tandoori masala
1 teaspoon garam masala
15 green cardamom pods
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
salt to taste
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Heat butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in chicken, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes.
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Stir in tomato paste, curry paste, curry powder, tandoori masala, and garam masala until no lumps of tomato paste remain.
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Pour mixture into a slow cooker; stir in cardamom pods, coconut milk, and yogurt. Season with salt.
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Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours or Low for 6 to 8 hours, or until chicken is tender and sauce has reduced to the desired consistency. Remove and discard cardamom pods before serving.
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Cook’s Note
Place the cardamon pods in a small mesh spice bag to make them easier to remove and prevent someone from biting into one while eating.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 501 | Calories |
| 37g | Fat |
| 19g | Carbs |
| 30g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 501 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 37g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 20g | 98% |
| Cholesterol 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium 320mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 11g | |
| Protein 30g | 59% |
| Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium 109mg | 8% |
| Iron 5mg | 27% |
| Potassium 846mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
