Indian Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Chicken is marinated in a yogurt and spice blend and then cooked in the slow cooker in this classic Indian butter chicken recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 hr
• Total Time: 5 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 477 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (Optional)
• 1 tablespoon cold water, or more as needed
• 2 tablespoons garam masala, divided
• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon garam masala, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, black pepper, ginger, and salt together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, and work the marinade into the chicken until it is coated. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight.

Step 2

Transfer chicken and marinade to a slow cooker. Add heavy cream, tomato sauce, garlic, jalapeno pepper, remaining 1 tablespoon garam masala, butter, cumin, paprika, and salt; mix with a ladle to combine.

Step 3

Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours, or on High for 3 hours, until chicken juices run clear.

Step 4

Whisk cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until completely combined, adding more water if necessary. Add to the slow cooker. Mix in ketchup. Cook on High for an additional 20 minutes. Serve with cilantro.