Slow cooker butter chicken
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Slow cooker butter chicken
Description
The slow cooker butter chicken recipe starts by slicing chicken into bite-sized pieces and optionally searing them with part of the curry spices to deepen flavor before slow cooking. The dish includes a traditional mix of garam masala, cardamom, cumin, coriander, and paprika blended with yogurt and tomato puree to create a spiced sauce base. Onion, garlic, and fresh ginger contribute aromatic layers.
All ingredients except cream cook together on high in the slow cooker, tenderizing the chicken and melding the spices over 2 to 3 hours. Cream is added near the end, enriching the sauce with silky smoothness while balancing acidity and spice. The resulting texture is tender chicken enveloped in a thick, fragrant curry sauce.
This butter chicken is suited for serving with rice, naan, or other side dishes to soak up the sauce. Fresh cilantro garnish can provide a bright herbal accent. The slow cooker method offers convenience for a hands-off, flavorful dish that requires minimal active cooking time.
Ingredients
- 1 kg / 2lb chicken
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 2 tsp ground cardamom or use 3 pods
- 2 tsp cumin ground
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3 cups tomato puree or tomato passata
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic crushed, cloves
- 2 tsp fresh ginger crushed
- 1 cup cream
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into bite-size pieces.
Optional step:
- For a flavor boost, season the chicken with half of the curry spices then sear in a splash of olive oil/vegetable oil in a large skillet set over medium heat until golden brown. This step is completely optional but will result in a more flavorful finished dish.
- Combine all the ingredients except for the cream in the bowl of your slow cooker/crockpot. Stir to combine.
- Set to high high and cook for 2-3 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Pour in the cream and adjust seasoning if necessary then cook for another 30 minutes to 1 hour on high.
- Serve with side dishes of your choice and garnish with fresh cilantro/coriander.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 989mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 537IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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