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Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for naan)
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced (for naan)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Add the chicken pieces, onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, ginger, tomato sauce, heavy cream, 2 tablespoons butter, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt to the slow cooker. Stir to combine everything evenly.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the chicken is very tender.
  • While the chicken cooks, make the naan dough. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in the yogurt until a soft dough forms. Knead briefly on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll each into a thin oval or round shape.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and stir in the 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook each naan for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden spots appear, brushing with the garlic butter as it cooks.
  • Stir the slow cooker sauce once more before serving. Garnish the butter chicken with chopped cilantro and serve alongside the warm garlic naan.

Notes

For softer naan, keep the cooked pieces wrapped in a clean kitchen towel until ready to eat. If the sauce thickens too much during cooking, stir in a splash of water or extra cream right before serving. Leftovers reheat gently on the stovetop with a little added cream to loosen the sauce.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Equipment: Slow Cooker, Mixing Bowl, Skillet