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Crockpot Butter Chicken

Crockpot Butter Chicken: Easy Comfort Food for Busy Nights

Crockpot Butter Chicken is a rich, creamy dish that's perfect for busy nights, transforming everyday ingredients into a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs Bone-in thighs enhance the flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 1 Onion Finely chopped.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 inches Fresh Ginger Grated.
  • 1 can Coconut Milk 14 oz.
  • 1 cup Tomato Puree
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
For the Spices
  • 2 teaspoons Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
  • Salt and Pepper To taste.
For Garnish
  • Chopped Cilantro For garnish.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer.
  2. Mix the Sauce: Whisk together onion, garlic, ginger, coconut milk, tomato puree, unsalted butter, garam masala, ground cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
  3. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour sauce over chicken, ensuring it is mostly submerged.
  4. Set the Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred chicken in the pot and mix with sauce.
  6. Finalize the Dish: Taste sauce and adjust seasoning before serving over rice or with flatbreads, garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use bone-in chicken thighs for maximum flavor. Adjust cooking times for boneless thighs. Taste the sauce before serving to ensure seasoning is perfect.

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