Crockpot Butter Chicken
A creamy and flavorful Indian-inspired dish made easy in the slow cooker, perfect for a comforting meal.
Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 240 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 255 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Combine yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, and chili powder in a bowl. Add chicken and coat well. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Prepare Sauce: In a slow cooker, mix garam masala, garlic, ginger, and tomato sauce.
- Add Chicken: Place marinated chicken into the slow cooker, ensuring it is well coated with the sauce.
- Cook: Set slow cooker to low and cook for 4 hours, ensuring chicken is tender.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and butter, cooking on low for an additional 30 minutes until butter is melted and sauce is creamy.
- Serve: Serve hot with rice or naan.
Tips
- For a spicier dish, add extra chili powder.
- Use fresh ginger for a more vibrant flavor.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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