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Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

This Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) is a favorite takeout dish that is easy to make at home and delicious every time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 7 servings
Calories 375 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 2 medium yellow onions, peeled, cut in half and sliced ~13 oz
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, diced (5-6 oz)

Chicken

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed

Sauces & Dairy

  • 1 can tomato sauce (15-oz)
  • 1 can tomato paste (6-oz)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (whole, low-fat, or fat-free)
  • ½ cup half-and-half

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger ~2-inch piece
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 3 tablespoons curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt

Other

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter, chilled and cut into pieces *
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions
 

Slow Cooker Directions

  • In the bottom of a 6-quart or 8-quart slow cooker, place and layer the sliced onions.
  • In a large bowl, combine the boneless chicken, bell pepper, carrots, tomato sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and salt. Toss until well combined.
  • Add the saucy chicken mixture to the slow cooker over top of the sliced onions.
  • Dot the pieces of butter over the top of the marinated chicken mixture.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 ½ hours or on low for 6 ½ hours.
  • After the time is up, remove the lid, stir all ingredients until well combined, and turn off the slow cooker.
  • When the liquid stops simmering and steaming (after about 5-10 minutes), stir in the yogurt and the half-and-half.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice or cauliflower rice, and/or with naan bread, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Optional for serving: cooked white rice or cauliflower rice, naan, chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and/or toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword butter chicken, Chicken Curry, comfort food, family recipe, Murgh Makhani, slow cooker
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