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5 from 1 vote

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Delicious, Indian style chicken thighs (and yes, it has butter).
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Gluten Free, Slow Cooker
Servings: 6
Calories: 342kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker (6 qt)

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 13.5 oz coconut milk light or full fat
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • ½ Tbsp ghee, butter, or vegan butter
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • 2 limes juice of (about 1/3 cup)

Instructions

  • Place chicken in the bottom of 6 qt slow cooker. Add all other ingredients and stir.
  • Cook on low 3.5 hours.
  • If desired, shred chicken.