Description
A delightful dish combining tender chicken with a creamy, aromatic sauce, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the crockpot.
- Add garlic, ginger, tomato sauce, and coconut milk, stirring to combine.
- Sprinkle spices over the mixture and add butter, stirring again.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once done, shred the chicken and mix it back into the sauce.
- Serve over rice or with warm naan.
Notes
Use bone-in or skinless chicken thighs for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels and always taste the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: crockpot, butter chicken, Indian food, comfort food, slow cooker