Crockpot Butter Chicken
A rich and creamy Indian-inspired dish that's easy to prepare in a 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, cut into chunks
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Add chicken and coat well. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Prepare Sauce: In the slow cooker, combine butter, tomato sauce, heavy cream, garlic, and ginger.
- Add Chicken: Place the marinated chicken into the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Finish: Stir the chicken to ensure it's well coated with the sauce before serving.
- Serve: Serve hot with rice or naan.
Tips
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
- Use chicken thighs for a more tender and juicy result.
- Adjust the chili powder to suit your spice preference.
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