Butter Chicken

Serves 7
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Directions

  1. 1Add butter to a pan.
  2. 2Add roughly chopped onions to the pan.
  3. 3Cook until onions are caramelized.
  4. 4Add tomato paste.
  5. 5Add garlic and ginger paste.
  6. 6Add the seasoning blend (paprika, cayenne, garam masala, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper).
  7. 7Deglaze the pan with fire roasted tomatoes and water.
  8. 8Add everything from the pan to a blender.
  9. 9Blend for about two minutes until the sauce is completely smooth.
  10. 10Add diced chicken to your slow cooker.
  11. 11Pour the butter chicken sauce over the chicken.
  12. 12Mix the chicken and sauce.
  13. 13Cook in the slow cooker on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
  14. 14Add a little bit more butter to the slow cooker.
  15. 15Mix the butter into the sauce.
  16. 16Add fat-free plain yogurt or skyr for extra protein and creaminess.
  17. 17Mix well and let it sit for another 10 to 15 minutes to let the flavors combine.
  18. 18Cook basmati rice and evenly distribute it across 7 servings for rice bowls.

Ingredients

  • 30 g butter
  • 2 onions
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons ginger paste
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 14 oz can crushed fire roasted tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 32 oz chicken breast, diced
  • 250 g nonfat greek yogurt or skyr
  • 30 g butter
  • 420 g basmati rice

Equipment

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Tips

  • Perfect for meal prep
  • Store frozen
  • Reheat in microwave in less than 5 mins
  • Feel free to adjust ratio of butter chicken to rice, or serve with fresh naan if you prefer