1 ½lbsboneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" cubes
½sweet onion, diced
1(14 oz can)coconut milk
1(6 oz can)tomato paste
½cupGreek yogurt
¼cupheavy cream
4garlic cloves, minced
1tablespoonfreshly grated ginger
2tablespoongaram masala
2teaspooncurry powder
1teaspoonThai red curry paste
1teaspoonchili powder
1teaspooncumin
½teaspoontumeric
½teaspoonkosher salt
2tablespoonunsalted butter
¼cupfresh cilantro, chopped
cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix together the coconut milk, tomato paste, yogurt, heavy cream, garlic, ginger and spices.
In slow cooker, place onions on the bottom. Add the chicken and then pour the coconut milk mixture over the chicken until it's completely covered. Add the butter and place the lid on the slow cooker.
Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours. When ready to eat, serve over rice and top with some fresh cilantro.
Notes
Use chicken breasts or thighs. Whatever tastes better to you.
You can substitute heavy cream instead of coconut milk and regular yogurt instead of Greek yogurt if you prefer.
If you can't find/use fresh ginger, replace it with just ¼ teaspoon dried ginger as it is much more concentrated.
This slow cooker butter chicken uses a lot of spices so make sure they aren't expired as they'll lose of of their flavor.
When using a slow cooker, only cook chicken for 2-3 hours on high or 4-5 hours on low, otherwise it will be overcooked.
You know the chicken is cooked when it reaches 165°F with an instant-read thermometer or if you cut into the chicken and the juices run clear and there is no pink. Honestly, I always just cut the chicken to see when it is done. If it isn’t just cook slightly longer.