Name: Indian Butter Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 50 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 medium yellow onions, peeled, cut in half and sliced (~13 oz); 1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce; 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste; Juice of ½ lemon; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (~2-inch piece); 3 tablespoons curry powder; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 3 medium carrots, diced (5-6 oz); ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (whole, low-fat, or fat-free); ½ cup half-and-half; 1 tablespoon salted butter, chilled and cut into pieces; ½ teaspoon fine salt

Indian Butter Chicken

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Indulge in the rich flavors of Indian cuisine with this delightful Indian Butter Chicken Recipe. This creamy chicken curry features tender pieces of chicken simmered in a luscious, spiced sauce that’s incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Whether you choose to cook it in a slow cooker or Instant Pot, this dish promises to impress with its aromatic spices and satisfying taste. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice or cauliflower rice, and don’t forget to pair it with warm naan bread for a complete meal. Enjoy the comforting goodness of this classic dish that brings the essence of Indian cooking right to your table.

Author: Madison
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

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2 medium yellow onions, peeled, cut in half and sliced (~13 oz)
1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
Juice of ½ lemon
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (~2-inch piece)
3 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
3 medium carrots, diced (5–6 oz)
½ cup plain Greek yogurt (whole, low-fat, or fat-free)
½ cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon salted butter, chilled and cut into pieces
½ teaspoon fine salt

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Instructions

In a slow cooker, layer the sliced onions at the bottom.
In a bowl, combine cubed chicken, diced bell pepper and carrots, tomato sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, minced garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
Pour the mixture over the onions in the slow cooker.
Dot with butter pieces on top.
Cover and cook on high for 4 ½ hours or low for 6 ½ hours.
Stir after cooking and allow to cool slightly before mixing in yogurt and half-and-half.
Serve over rice or cauliflower rice; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 90mg

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