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. 4Toss in some roughly chopped onions and cook until caramelized.
  5. 5Toss in some roughly chopped onions and cook until caramelized.
  6. 6Toss in some roughly chopped onions and cook until caramelized.
  7. 7Add in tomato paste, garlic and ginger puree.
  8. 8Add in tomato paste, garlic and ginger puree.
  9. 9Add in tomato paste, garlic and ginger puree.
  10. 10Toss in the seasoning blend shown on screen (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 shown on screen (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 shown on screen (2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tsp cayenne, 2 tablespoons garam masala, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 2 tsp salt, dash of black pepper).
  13. 13Deglaze the pan with some fire roasted tomatoes and water.
  14. 14Deglaze the pan with some fire roasted tomatoes and water.
  15. 15Deglaze the pan with some fire roasted tomatoes and water.
  16. 16Add everything to a blender and blend for about two minutes until the sauce is completely smooth.
  17. 17Add everything to a blender and blend for about two minutes until the sauce is completely smooth.
  18. 18Add everything to a blender and blend for about two minutes until the sauce is completely smooth.
  19. 19Add some diced chicken to your slow cooker.
  20. 20Add some diced chicken to your slow cooker.
  21. 21Add some diced chicken to your slow cooker.
  22. 22Pour over the butter chicken sauce.
  23. 23Pour over the butter chicken sauce.
  24. 24Pour over the butter chicken sauce.
  25. 25Mix the chicken and sauce in the slow cooker.
  26. 26Mix the chicken and sauce in the slow cooker.
  27. 27Mix the chicken and sauce in the slow cooker.
  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 in a little bit more butter.
  32. 32Add in a little bit more butter.
  33. 33Add in a little bit more butter.
  34. 34Mix the butter with the chicken and sauce.
  35. 35Mix the butter with the chicken and sauce.
  36. 36Mix the butter with the chicken and sauce.
  37. 37Add in some fat-free plain yogurt for some extra protein and creaminess.
  38. 38Add in some fat-free plain yogurt for some extra protein and creaminess.
  39. 39Add in some fat-free plain yogurt for some extra protein and creaminess.
  40. 40Give that a mix and let that sit for another 10 to 15 minutes to let the flavors combine.
  41. 41Give that a mix and let that sit for another 10 to 15 minutes to let the flavors combine.
  42. 42Give that a mix and let that 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
  • dash black pepper
  • dash black pepper
  • dash black pepper
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed fire roasted tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) water
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) water
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) 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 cooker

Tips

  • Store frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Feel free to adjust ratio of butter chicken to rice, or serve with fresh naan if you prefer.