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6) Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken (kid-friendly mild)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into chunks
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne optional, omit for milder
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Put chicken, yogurt, tomato sauce, onion, butter, and spices in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  2. Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until chicken is tender.
  3. Stir in heavy cream and heat 10 more minutes. Taste and adjust salt.
  4. Serve over rice and sprinkle with cilantro if you like.