Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of a homemade, restaurant-quality meal with this easy slow cooker butter chicken. This recipe combines succulent chicken thighs with aromatic spices, fresh ginger, garlic, and a silky tomato base. Perfectly balanced and deeply nourishing, it simplifies the classic Murgh Makhani into a convenient, stress-free process that allows you to enjoy a wholesome, flavor-packed dinner without the hassle of hours spent at the stove.
Ingredients
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
16-oz tomato sauce or passata
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 lb chicken thighs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
Place garlic, ginger, tomato sauce, cumin, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and honey into the slow cooker.
Stir the sauce ingredients until well combined.
Add the chicken thighs to the sauce, turning to coat them evenly.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
Stir in the butter and heavy cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Serve warm garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Ensure chicken thighs are boneless and skinless for the best texture.
You can adjust the chili powder to reach your desired level of spice.
Serve with steamed basmati rice or warm naan bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg