Description
A heartwarming slow cooker butter chicken recipe, infused with spices, creamy coconut, and tender chicken, perfect for cozy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the chicken breast, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, coconut milk, tomato puree, butter, garam masala, ground cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Stir everything together until well mixed, ensuring the chicken is fully coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Cover the slow cooker; set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks right in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro over rice or alongside naan.
Notes
Cooking on low allows the flavors to develop fully; adjusting spices can cater to heat preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 450 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg