Pinterest Perfect, Indian Butter Chicken
The most delicious Butter Chicken Recipe you can make at home. Prep the night before, drop in the slow cooker in the morning, then come home to a delicious dinner, ready to go!
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 447kcal
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts, preferably organic cubed
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic grated
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger grated
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1.5 c unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 c plain yogurt
- 1/4 c heavy whipping cream
Serve with: Rice and Naan
Instructions
- Cut up chicken into bit sized pieces, set aside.
- Combine remaining ingredients into slow cooker insert or freezer bag. Mix.
- Add chicken to sauce. Stir.
- Slow Cooker made the Day of: Cover. Low 8 hours. Slow Cooker Night before: Cover, place in fridge overnight. Place insert into heating element in the morning. Cook on low 8 hours.Freezer Stash: Place in freezer bags, label and freeze. The night before you plan to use, place in refrigerator overnight to defrost. Pour contents into slow cooker in the morning. Cook on low, 8 hours.Serve with rice and/or naan.
Notes
*Taste test a little of the red curry. Some are spicier than others. Adjust accordingly.
Nutrition
Serving: 8servings | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 1156mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2.8mg