Oh-So-Delicious Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
 
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When it comes to the hustle & bustle of back to school, this slow cooker butter chicken saves the day! It's easy to make and super flavorful.
Serves: 6
Ingredients
MARINATING THE CHICKEN:
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp. Garam Masala
  • 6 Chicken Thighs (2.25 lbs)
FOR THE SAUCE:
  • 1 tbsp. Butter
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 1 Garlic Clove, minced
  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 2 tsp. Ground Cumin
  • 2 tsp. Paprika
  • 1 tbsp. Turmeric
  • 1 tsp. Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp. Kosher Salt, or more to taste
  • 8 oz. Tomato Sauce
  • 1.5 cups Coconut Milk, divided
  • 2 tbsp. Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp. Water
SUGGESTED SERVINGS:
  • White Rice
  • ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro
  • 2 tbsp. Chopped Basil
  • Fresh Lime Wedges, optional
Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken in the yogurt, lemon juice, and garam masala for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  2. Add the butter to a medium-high heated skillet and saute the onion until softened. About 5 minutes.
  3. Once softened add the garlic and jalapeño pepper. Continue to cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  4. Place the chicken in the slow cooker along with onion mixture, tomato paste, spices, tomato sauce, and half of the coconut milk.
  5. Stir and slow cook on low, covered, for 4.5 hours.
  6. Remove the lid, add the remaining coconut milk along with the cornstarch mixed with water. Cover and continue to cook for another 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Optional: add the liquid to a blender and blend until smooth.
  8. Return the chicken to the sauce inside the slow cooker. Stir, and serve over white rice with chopped herbs and fresh limes.
Recipe by Slice of Jess at https://sliceofjess.com/oh-so-delicious-slow-cooker-butter-chicken/