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Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

Indian Butter Chicken

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Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of this Indian Butter Chicken Recipe, a beloved staple of Indian cuisine that you can easily prepare at home. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a luscious tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices like curry powder and garam masala. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it’s a comforting meal that pairs beautifully with rice or naan. The slow cooking method allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to impress.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x

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 (56 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 your slow cooker or Instant Pot.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together chicken, bell pepper, carrots, tomato sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and salt.
  3. Pour the mixture over the onions.
  4. Dot with pieces of butter on top.
  5. Cook on high for about 4.5 hours or low for around 6.5 hours in the slow cooker; for Instant Pot, cook on high pressure for about 10 minutes.
  6. After cooking, stir in Greek yogurt and half-and-half once cooled slightly.
  7. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice and enjoy!
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: Varies by method
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking/Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg