Healthy Indian Slow Cooked Butter Chicken
Slow Cooked Butter Chicken is a perfect Indian dish. The chicken is marinated with spices and yogurt, slow cooked in a rich buttery tomato sauce, and served with naan bread or rice.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
- 1 Cup plain flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder
- Salt, to taste
- 6 tbls butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 Cup heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped for garnish
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Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, flour, paprika, turmeric, chilli powder, and salt. Stir to coat the chicken evenly
Melt 4 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
Add the chicken to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides.
Transfer the chicken mixture to a slow cooker. Add the diced tomatoes and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir well to combine.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4 hours. Stir in the heavy cream. Continue cooking on low heat until the sauce is heated through.
Serve hot with naan bread or rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.