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Tender Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Deliciously Tender Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Bliss

This Tender Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that's full of flavor, gluten-free when served with rice or gluten-free naan.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs for more moisture
For the Cooking Base
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil can substitute with olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper or any bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger or ground ginger in a pinch
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
For the Spices
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder adjust to your taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala no easy substitutes
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder or substitute with paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce canned or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Butter optional, ghee can be used
  • 1/2 cup Half-and-Half or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt non-dairy yogurt for dairy-free
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Cauliflower cut into small florets
For Serving
  • 2 cups Brown Rice or Quinoa to soak up the sauce
  • 4 pieces Naan toasted until slightly charred
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro for garnish, can substitute with parsley

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Prep
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch chunks for even cooking. Finely dice the onion and red bell pepper, break the cauliflower into small florets, mince the garlic, and grate the fresh ginger.
Cook Onion Mixture
  1. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and chili powder, cooking for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Transfer to Slow Cooker
  1. Pour the onion mixture into your slow cooker. Add the red bell pepper, chicken chunks, cauliflower, tomato sauce, and butter, mixing well.
Cook
  1. Cover the slow cooker and set it on high for 1.5 to 2.5 hours or on low for 4 to 6 hours.
Rest Chicken
  1. Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the chicken and let it rest on a cutting board for a few minutes.
Finish Sauce
  1. With the chicken resting, cook the remaining vegetables and sauce on high for an additional 30 to 60 minutes. Stir in the half-and-half and yogurt.
Serve
  1. Spoon the butter chicken over rice or quinoa and garnish with cilantro. Serve with naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish becomes more flavorful the next day. Leftovers can be paired with different grains or used in wraps.

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