# Butter Chicken

This is a slow cooker butter chicken recipe that is high in protein and macro-friendly, perfect for meal prep.

- Servings: 7 servings
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 30 g butter
- 2 onions, chopped
- 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 fire roasted tomatoes
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
- 1 tablespoon sugar or zero calorie sweetener
- 32 oz chicken breast, diced
- 250 g plain nonfat Greek yogurt or skyr
- 30 g butter
- 420 g basmati rice
- 630 ml water

## Instructions

1. Add butter to a pan.
2. Add roughly chopped onions to the pan and cook until caramelized.
3. Add tomato paste, garlic, and ginger puree to the pan.
4. Toss 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.
5. Add fire-roasted tomatoes and water to deglaze the pan and mix.
6. Transfer everything from the pan to a blender.
7. Blend for about two minutes until the sauce is completely smooth.
8. Add diced chicken to your slow cooker.
9. Pour the blended butter chicken sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker and mix.
10. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
11. Add more butter to the cooked chicken and sauce mixture and mix.
12. Add fat-free plain yogurt or skyr for extra protein and creaminess and mix.
13. Let it sit for another 10 to 15 minutes to let the flavors combine.

## Equipment

- pan
- blender
- slow cooker
- spatula
- measuring spoons
- measuring 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3f85Q4JRbe/?igsh=a25qNTYzOTFiYThn
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/95fa2e08-c0c7-4f89-a16c-5f2583d80d84
- Extracted: 2025-09-02

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