Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Rich & Savory

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken with coconut milk has tender, moist chicken in a creamy, savory sauce that’s packed with authentic Indian flavor! Serve it up with rice or naan bread!

Ingredients:

-butter -onion -garlic -ginger -tomato paste -garam masala curry powder -brown sugar -salt -pepper -turmeric -coconut milk -chicken stock -lime juice -chicken thighs -cilantro

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Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.

In a separate medium-sized bowl, stir together the tomato paste, masala curry powder, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and turmeric.

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Then whisk in the coconut milk, chicken stock, and lime juice until there are no lumps. Transfer to the slow cooker.

Add the chicken and stir everything together. Cook this on low heat for 5 hours, garnish with cilantro before serving.

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Expert Tip: You can replace the meat altogether in this recipe. Instead of chicken, use 2 1-pound packages of tofu chopped up for a delicious vegetarian option.

Storage Tip: Once the slow-cooker butter chicken has cooled, transfer any leftovers into an airtight container. Afterward, store them in the fridge to enjoy for up to 4 days.

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