This recipe features tender chicken pieces slow-cooked in a rich, creamy, and flavorful tomato-based sauce with a blend of aromatic spices. It's an easy, "chuck it in the pot" dish perfect for busy weeknights, ensuring moist chicken and a deeply infused sauce.
Adjust servings
Tap an ingredient to mark it ready0 of 12 ready
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
Chicken breasts4 (boneless, skinless, chopped into roughly even chunks)
Onion1 (peeled, roughly chopped)
SaltTo taste
Black pepperTo taste
Curry powder1 tablespoon
Chili powder1 teaspoon
Garam masala1 tablespoon
Garlic3 cloves (crushed)
Tomato paste1/2 cup
Natural yogurt1 cup
Coconut milk400 ml (1 can)
Butter100 g
🍳Tools You'll Need
Pot
Slow cooker
🌶️Spice level: Hot🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Pack water — this one bites back.
From:Black pepperCurry powderChili powderGaram masala
3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
⚠ Contains Allergens
dairy
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Chicken and Onion
Add the chopped chicken breasts and roughly chopped onion to the slow cooker pot.
Step 2: Season with Salt and Pepper
Season the chicken and onion with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 3: Add Spices and Flavorings
Add curry powder, chili powder, garam masala, crushed garlic, tomato paste, natural yogurt, and butter to the slow cooker.
Step 4: Add Coconut Milk
Pour in the 400 ml can of coconut milk.
Step 5: Mix Ingredients
Stir all the ingredients together until they are well combined and the chicken is coated in the sauce.
Step 6: Slow Cook
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on the high setting for .
Step 7: Final Stir
After , remove the lid and give the butter chicken a final stir to combine all the flavors.
Step 8: Serve
Serve the delicious slow-cooked butter chicken hot with your choice of rice, noodles, pasta, or mixed vegetables. Garnish with fresh coriander/cilantro if desired.
Pro Tips
• Adjust chili powder to your preferred spice level.
• Serve with rice, noodles, pasta, or mixed vegetables.
• Garnish with fresh coriander/cilantro for added flavor and presentation.
Variations
• Alter the amount of tomato paste for a more or less tomato-rich sauce.
• Adjust the quantity of spices (chili, garam masala) to suit your taste preferences.
Was this recipe helpful?
Comments
Sign in to leave a comment on this recipe.
Loading comments...
From this Creator
More from ONE POT CHEF
Other recipes converted from ONE POT CHEF's cooking videos.
Comments
Sign in to leave a comment on this recipe.
Loading comments...