The Slow Cooker Butter Chicken – This crock pot takes on paleo butter chicken is so easy and delicious it’s become one of the all-time most popular recipes on this site! We love letting the slow cooker do most of the work. Scroll down for the recipe!.
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is such a very easy and healthy dinner. This Paleo & Gluten free recipe will get you through a Whole 30 or make any night just a little easier.
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Ingredient:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely minced
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4–1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (14oz) can coconut milk (full fat, please)
- 1 (6oz) can tomato paste
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/4c Cilantro, or to taste
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken preparation steps:
- In a medium saute pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent and fairly tender. Add garlic, ginger, spices, and salt. Cook 1 minute longer, till all the spices are fragrant and amazing.
- Stir in coconut milk and tomato paste and stir until well combined.
- Add chicken to the slow cooker. Pour sauce over everything.
- Cook on high heat for 3-4 hours or on low heat for 6-8 hours.
- Shred or dice chicken into the sauce, squeeze in lime juice, top with cilantro, and serve with your favorite vegetable, rice, or naan.
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