Description
A rich and creamy butter chicken made easily in your slow cooker. Tender chicken pieces simmered in a flavorful tomato and butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Place marinated chicken in the slow cooker. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and tomato sauce.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Stir in heavy cream and butter. Cook for another 15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
- Adjust chili powder for desired spice level.
- Serve with basmati rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: slow cooker butter chicken, easy butter chicken, creamy Indian chicken