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Crockpot Butter Chicken

Crockpot Butter Chicken is a warm and comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce made from coconut milk, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Chicken thighs Use skinless thighs for tenderness.
  • 1 cup Coconut milk Full-fat coconut milk for creaminess.
  • 1 Onion, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For richness.
  • 2 tablespoons Garam masala Adjust to taste for spice.
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Serving Suggestions
  • Basmati rice or cauliflower rice For serving.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In the slow cooker, add the chicken thighs, coconut milk, diced onion, minced garlic, minced ginger, butter, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
  5. Serve over cooked basmati rice or cauliflower rice.

Notes

For the best experience, season the chicken with spices beforehand, and let it simmer longer for deep flavors. Adjust spiciness as desired.