Description
A simple and delicious recipe for making butter chicken in a crockpot, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger on top of the chicken.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and coconut milk.
- Add the butter, garam masala, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preference.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crockpot Butter Chicken