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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooker Butter Chicken: A Flavorful Journey to India

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A flavorful slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in yogurt and spices, perfect served with naan or rice.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup of plain yogurt
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1 can (15 oz) of tomato puree
  • 1 cup of coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons of garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon of paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken by mixing yogurt, garlic, ginger, spices, salt, and pepper, then coat chicken and let sit for at least 1 hour.
  2. Place chopped onion in the slow cooker.
  3. Layer marinated chicken on onions, then add tomato puree and coconut milk and stir gently.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  5. Shred chicken in the cooker, stir, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with naan or rice.

Notes

  • For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
  • Adjust spices according to your taste.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free