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Healthy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Recipe From Stacey Clare - Make into freezer dump bag too!

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Butter Chicken

Cultural Context

Butter chicken, or Murgh Makhani, originated in Delhi, India, in the 1950s. It was created by the chefs at the Moti Mahal restaurant, who used leftover chicken in a rich, buttery tomato sauce. This dish has since become a staple in Indian cuisine, celebrated for its creamy texture and aromatic spices. It's often served with naan or rice and is popular in Indian restaurants worldwide.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs chicken
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup cream
2 cups tomatoes (diced)
1 large onion (chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
2 tablespoons spices (curry powder or garam masala)
to taste rice
to taste broccoli
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is a healthier fat option, while margarine is often more affordable.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds flavor; evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

1

Soak rice in water to aid digestion and cooking time.

2

Prep all ingredients for the butter chicken.

3

Skip browning the onions and garlic to save time, but it can enhance flavor if desired.

4

Place all ingredients into the slow cooker.

5

Cover the slow cooker with the lid.

6

Check on the slow cooker halfway through the cooking process.

7

Add broccoli for the last half hour of cooking, or substitute with peas if desired.

8

Serve the butter chicken and mention it will be great for leftovers.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

slow cookerpanblenderbowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Murgh Makhani

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