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Butter Chicken

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Marinating 1 hour
Total Time 7 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs cut into pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Mix yogurt, lemon juice, and spices in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  2. In a pan, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until soft. Add to the slow cooker.
  3. Place the marinated chicken in the slow cooker and pour in the crushed tomatoes.
  4. Cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until the thickest piece reaches 165°F.
  5. Stir in cream and butter 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Adjust salt to taste and serve hot with rice or naan bread.