I have been wanting to create a good slow cooker version of this favourite Indian dish for so long. I am pleased to say I have finally got around to it and it was a hit with the whole family.
The ingredient list may look long, but don’t let that put you off. Depending on how well-stocked your pantry is, you may need to pick up a few extra spices. All of these can be found in your local supermarket.
Once you have coated your chicken in the yogurt and spice mixture, it’s just a matter of throwing everything else in the slow cooker and letting time and the spices do their thing.
Serve it with steamed basmati rice, Naan bread and a big pile of vegetables.
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
2016-06-14 22:55:05
Serves 6
A mild slow cooker version of one of India's favourite chicken dishes.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
4 hr
Total Time
4 hr 10 min
Ingredients
- 1 kilo chicken thigh fillets
- 1/2 cup plain greek or natural yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamon
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 100 grams unsalted cashews
- 1 brown onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 400 ml can tomato puree
- 400 ml can coconut cream
Instructions
- Place the whole thigh fillets (they stay more moist if you don't chop them) in a plastic bag.
- Add the yoghurt and all of the spices and ginger.
- Give the bag a big shake, coating the chicken well in the mixture.
- Place the contents of the bag into the slow cooker.
- Using a food processor, grind the cashews until finely ground, before they become a paste.
- Add the cashews, onion, puree and coconut cream to the slow cooker.
- Place the lid on and cook for 4 hours, 6 hours if using a low setting.
- Remove the lid for the last 30 minutes to slightly thicken the sauce.
- The chicken fillets will have fallen apart slightly.
- Ladle chicken and sauce into bowls with basmati rice, Naan bread and vegetables.
Notes
- For vegetarians, try using eggplant, cauliflower or other vegetables instead of chicken.
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Hey Emma – this looks delicious and keto friendly for our family. I have loads of almonds….could I use them instead of cashews?? xo
Hi Meredith, yes you could use almonds. The taste may be a little different, but as long as you process them finely, they will thicken the sauce and add a nuttiness to the dish just as cashews would. Enjoy x