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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

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270 min

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

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Time

270 min

Serving

6 persons

Calories

480

Rating

4.00★ (701)

Cuisine

Indian
Author: Victoria Bailey
Butter chicken is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It's easy to prep for the slow cooker in the morning to come home to the wonderful aroma of warm Indian spices... I love it! Serve with basmati rice and warm naan bread.

Ingredients

  • butter: 2 Tbsp
  • vegetable oil: 2 Tbsp
  • skinless, boneless chicken thighs: 4 piece (cut into bite-size pieces)
  • onion: 1 piece (diced)
  • garlic: 3 clove (minced)
  • tomato paste: 1 can (6 ounce can)
  • curry paste: 1 Tbsp
  • curry powder: 2 tsp
  • tandoori masala: 2 tsp
  • Garam Masala: 1 tsp
  • green cardamom pods: 15 piece
  • coconut milk: 1 can (14 ounce can)
  • low-fat plain yogurt: 1 cup
  • salt: 0 piece (to taste)

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Heat butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in chicken, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, curry paste, curry powder, tandoori masala, and garam masala until no lumps of tomato paste remain.
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  2. Pour mixture into a slow cooker; stir in cardamom pods, coconut milk, and yogurt. Season with salt.
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  3. Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours (or on Low for 6 to 8 hours) until chicken is tender and sauce has reduced to desired consistency. Remove and discard cardamom pods before serving.
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History of the Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Butter chicken is a classic Indian dish that originated in Delhi in the 1950s. It was invented by the founder of Moti Mahal restaurant, Kundan Lal Gujral, who had the idea to use leftover tandoori chicken in a rich tomato-based sauce. Since then, butter chicken has become one of the most popular Indian dishes worldwide.

Using a slow cooker to make butter chicken is a modern twist on this traditional recipe that makes it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. The slow cooking process tenderizes the chicken and allows the flavors to fully develop for an authentic and delicious Indian meal.

Tips and Tricks for Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Recipe

When making slow cooker butter chicken, it's important to start with high-quality ingredients. Use skinless, boneless chicken thighs for the best flavor and texture. Also, make sure to use fresh spices for the most flavor. You can even make your own curry paste and curry powder at home for a truly authentic taste.

When cooking the chicken and onion mixture on the stovetop, be sure to cook it until the onion is translucent and softened. This will ensure that the flavors are fully developed before adding it to the slow cooker.

To adjust the spice level, you can add more or less curry powder or curry paste to the recipe. You can also adjust the amount of green cardamom pods used to suit your taste preferences.

Tips for presenting the dish

To present slow cooker butter chicken, serve it on a bed of fluffy basmati rice with a side of warm naan bread. You can garnish the dish with fresh cilantro leaves and a dollop of plain yogurt for a beautiful and delicious presentation.

When serving the dish, be sure to have extra naan bread on hand for dipping and scooping up the flavorful sauce. And, of course, don't forget to enjoy it with a cold glass of Indian beer or a crisp white wine.

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