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Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

Indian Butter Chicken Recipe
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Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Indian Butter Chicken Recipe, a slow-cooked delight that transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, spiced masterpiece. Perfect for busy nights or family gatherings, this dish elevates your dinner table with its delightful aroma and rich taste. Serve it over fluffy rice or with warm naan bread, garnished with fresh cilantro for a meal everyone will love. Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a meal prep option, this recipe is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium yellow onions, peeled, cut in half and sliced (~13 oz)
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, diced (5–6 oz)
  • 1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (~2-inch piece)
  • 3 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter, chilled and cut into pieces
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (whole, low-fat, or fat-free)
  • ½ cup half-and-half

Instructions

  1. Layer sliced onions at the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, combine cubed chicken breast, diced bell pepper, carrots, tomato sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and salt until well mixed.
  3. Pour the mixture over the onions in the slow cooker and top with butter pieces.
  4. Cover and cook on high for about 4½ hours or low for about 6½ hours.
  5. Stir everything together before adding yogurt and half-and-half; let cool slightly to avoid curdling.
  6. Serve over hot rice or cauliflower rice and enjoy with naan bread.

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