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Creamy Comfort in a Crockpot: Butter Chicken Delight

Creamy Crockpot Butter Chicken made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion, garlic, ginger, and gathering spices.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Transfer the chicken mixture into the crockpot. Pour in the tomato sauce and coconut milk, and stir until well combined.
  4. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken pieces slightly for better flavor distribution. Stir in brown sugar, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Serve the butter chicken over rice or with naan, and garnish with fresh cilantro.