Description
Crockpot Butter Chicken offers a silky, restaurant‑style sauce that simmers low and slow for ultimate tenderness. Juicy chicken thighs absorb coconut milk, aromatic garam masala, turmeric, and cumin, creating a creamy, mildly spiced gravy perfect over rice or naan. This easy, set‑and‑forget recipe delivers comforting flavor in just a few simple steps, making weeknight dinners effortless and family‑approved. Serve with a side of cucumber raita and garnish with fresh cilantro for extra brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place chopped onion, garlic, and ginger in the crockpot and lay chicken thighs on top.
- In a bowl whisk coconut milk, chicken broth, tomato paste, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, cover, and cook on low 6‑8 hours or high 3‑4 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken in the sauce, stir, and serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a richer sauce use coconut cream instead of milk. Adjust heat with cayenne or hot sauce if desired. Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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