Lightened up Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Submitted by Alyssia Mind Over

"This butter chicken has fraction of the butter of traditional recipes, without the sacrifice on flavor."

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 2 pounds

ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite sized chunks
• 1 cup onion, minced
• 3 garlic cloves (minced or grated)
• 1 (15 ounce) can light coconut milk
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1⁄2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons garam masala
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted

directions

1. In a large measuring bowl or dish, mix coconut milk, Greek yogurt, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and spices. Set aside.
2. Sprinkle cut onion and garlic on the bottom of the slow cooker. Place chicken pieces on top. Pour sauce over that and make sure chicken is covered.
3. Combine melted butter and coconut oil and pour on top of everything in the slow cooker.
4. Place on lid. Cook low 6-8 hours, stirring 1-2 times along the way.
5. Serve with rice and whole wheat naan!