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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Butter Chicken recipe offers a rich and creamy Indian-inspired dish that's effortlessly prepared by slow cooking tender chicken breast in a blend of spices, tomato puree, heavy cream, and butter. The slow cooker method ensures the chicken becomes succulent while the flavors meld beautifully, resulting in a comforting meal perfect served with rice or naan.

Ingredients

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 1 ½ lb (680g) chicken breast, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Other Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup (120ml) tomato puree
  • ¼ cup (60g) butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Dice the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces ensuring consistent size for even cooking and tenderness.
  2. Prep aromatics: Peel and chop the onion finely, mince the garlic cloves, and peel and grate the fresh ginger to bring out their full flavors.
  3. Add spices and aromatics to the slow cooker: Combine the chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, cumin, and salt in the slow cooker, creating a fragrant and flavorful base.
  4. Add dairy and tomato components: Stir in the heavy cream and tomato puree thoroughly to create the rich sauce essential for butter chicken.
  5. Incorporate chicken and butter: Place the diced chicken and cubed butter into the slow cooker, stirring well to coat each piece evenly with the sauce and spices.
  6. Slow cook the dish: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked, tender, and the sauce has thickened and become creamy.
  7. Finalize and serve: Gently stir the cooked butter chicken before serving. Garnish with fresh coriander if desired, and serve with rice or naan bread for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use fresh ginger and freshly ground spices where possible.
  • Adjust salt to taste before serving.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free variation, though this will alter the flavor slightly.
  • Adding fresh coriander leaves as a garnish enhances the presentation and freshness.
  • Ensure to not overcook the chicken on HIGH setting to prevent dryness.

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