Description
A cozy and comforting slow cooker butter chicken that infuses tender chicken with fragrant spices and a creamy sauce, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 14 oz tomato sauce
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Step: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken cubes, Greek yogurt, minced ginger, garlic powder, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, red chili powder, paprika, and salt. Coat the chicken well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Step: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken and sauté until lightly browned (about 4-5 minutes), then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Step: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and allow it to soften, around 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and spices until fragrant. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker over the chicken and add the tomato sauce and sugar. Mix well.
- Step: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. In the last 30 minutes, stir in the evaporated milk and heavy cream, adjusting salt if necessary.
Notes
Allow the chicken to marinate for several hours or overnight for intensified flavors. Cooking on low ensures that the chicken stays tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg