Slow Cooked Butter Chicken

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NOTHING BEATS A SLOW COOKER MEAL DURING THE COLD MONTHS.

Warm, hearty, comforting slow cooker meals are the perfect lazy meal for your week nights.

Just set and forget with this easy slow cooker meal your family will love.

Ingredients:

680g boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces

1 onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp freshly grated ginger

1 can crushed tomatoes

120g unsalted butter, cut into cubes

240ml heavy cream or coconut milk

2 tsp garam masala

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground coriander

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Salt and pepper, to taste

Cooked rice and naan bread for serving

Method:

In the bowl of your slow cooker, add the onion, garlic, ginger, crushed tomatoes, butter, heavy cream or coconut milk and all the spices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the chicken, ensuring it is all fully submerged in the sauce, stirring to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Serve your butter chicken over rice, with naan bread on the side.