Butter Chicken

Serves 7
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Directions

  1. 1Add butter to a pan.
  2. 2Add butter to a pan.
  3. 3Add butter to a pan.
  4. 4Add roughly chopped onions to the pan and cook until caramelized.
  5. 5Add roughly chopped onions to the pan and cook until caramelized.
  6. 6Add roughly chopped onions to the pan and cook until caramelized.
  7. 7Add tomato paste, garlic, and ginger puree to the pan.
  8. 8Add tomato paste, garlic, and ginger puree to the pan.
  9. 9Add tomato paste, garlic, and ginger puree to the pan.
  10. 10Toss in the seasoning blend: 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tsp cayenne, 2 tablespoons garam masala, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 2 tsp salt, dash of black pepper.
  11. 11Toss in the seasoning blend: 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tsp cayenne, 2 tablespoons garam masala, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 2 tsp salt, dash of black pepper.
  12. 12Toss in the seasoning blend: 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tsp cayenne, 2 tablespoons garam masala, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 2 tsp salt, dash of black pepper.
  13. 13Add fire-roasted tomatoes and water to deglaze the pan and mix.
  14. 14Add fire-roasted tomatoes and water to deglaze the pan and mix.
  15. 15Add fire-roasted tomatoes and water to deglaze the pan and mix.
  16. 16Transfer everything from the pan to a blender.
  17. 17Transfer everything from the pan to a blender.
  18. 18Transfer everything from the pan to a blender.
  19. 19Blend for about two minutes until the sauce is completely smooth.
  20. 20Blend for about two minutes until the sauce is completely smooth.
  21. 21Blend for about two minutes until the sauce is completely smooth.
  22. 22Add diced chicken to your slow cooker.
  23. 23Add diced chicken to your slow cooker.
  24. 24Add diced chicken to your slow cooker.
  25. 25Pour the blended butter chicken sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker and mix.
  26. 26Pour the blended butter chicken sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker and mix.
  27. 27Pour the blended butter chicken sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker and mix.
  28. 28Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
  29. 29Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
  30. 30Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
  31. 31Add more butter to the cooked chicken and sauce mixture and mix.
  32. 32Add more butter to the cooked chicken and sauce mixture and mix.
  33. 33Add more butter to the cooked chicken and sauce mixture and mix.
  34. 34Add fat-free plain yogurt or skyr for extra protein and creaminess and mix.
  35. 35Add fat-free plain yogurt or skyr for extra protein and creaminess and mix.
  36. 36Add fat-free plain yogurt or skyr for extra protein and creaminess and mix.
  37. 37Let it sit for another 10 to 15 minutes to let the flavors combine.
  38. 38Let it sit for another 10 to 15 minutes to let the flavors combine.
  39. 39Let it sit for another 10 to 15 minutes to let the flavors combine.

Ingredients

  • 30 g butter
  • 30 g butter
  • 30 g butter
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons ginger paste
  • 2 tablespoons ginger paste
  • 2 tablespoons ginger paste
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 14 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 14 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 14 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or zero calorie sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or zero calorie sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or zero calorie sweetener
  • 32 oz chicken breast, diced
  • 32 oz chicken breast, diced
  • 32 oz chicken breast, diced
  • 250 g plain nonfat Greek yogurt or skyr
  • 250 g plain nonfat Greek yogurt or skyr
  • 250 g plain nonfat Greek yogurt or skyr
  • 30 g butter
  • 30 g butter
  • 30 g butter
  • 420 g basmati rice
  • 420 g basmati rice
  • 420 g basmati rice
  • 630 ml water
  • 630 ml water
  • 630 ml water

Equipment

panblenderslow cookerspatulameasuring spoonsmeasuring cups

Tips

  • Store frozen for up to 3 months for meal prep.
  • Adjust the ratio of butter chicken to rice or serve with fresh naan if preferred.