Warm Spices, Slow Simmer: My Favorite Butter Chicken

OK, it’s official! I’m growing my library of slow cooker recipes (and yes, you’re along for the ride). This butter chicken has been the best way to convince my family that they do like Indian food. It’s one of those dishes that fills your house with warm, spicy aromas and just feels like a hug on a cold night.

Let’s Cook!

• Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker, cover with the onions
• Add the cubed butter over the chicken & onions
• In a bowl, combine the coconut milk, tomatoes, tomato paste, garam masala, garlic, ginger and salt and pepper until well mixed.
• Pour over the chicken mixture
• Cook on low for 6 hours until the chicken is tender.
• In a small bowl, temper the yogurt with 2–3 tbsp of the warm sauce
• Slowly stir the tempered yogurt mixture back into the slow cooker.
• Turn heat to warm and heat gently for 10-15 minutes, just to bring it all together.
• Serve over jasmine rice with some warm naan to soak up all that sauce.

You probably have noticed I have a thing for picking up spices wherever I wander, but if garam masala isn’t in your pantry yet, don’t stress. You can substitute 1½ tablespoons cumin and ½ tablespoon allspice, and it’ll still be delicious.

And trust me, don’t skip the naan. You’ll want every last bit of that sauce.

How are your slow cooker adventures coming along? Let me know what’s been simmering away in your kitchen lately. I love hearing what you’re cooking!

Eat well friends!

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