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Butter Chicken

Butter chicken is full of rich, delicious flavors you're going to love!
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Lunch/Dinner Recipes, Macro Friendly Recipes, Recipes
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 9 servings
Author: Krista Pool

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cans fired roasted diced tomatoes 29oz.
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper skip if you don't want it spicy
  • 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil 28g
  • 2/3 cup light coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water Instant Pot only

Instructions

Slow Cooker:

  • Put the tomatoes and spices in the slow cooker. Mix well.
  • Place the chicken thighs in and gently mix so the sauce is coating all pieces.
  • Set to low for 6-8 hours, or high 4-6 hours.
  • Shred the chicken with 2 forks right in the pot.
  • Mix in the butter and coconut milk (Skim the creamy coconut off the top of the can and use that).
  • Serve over rice or veggies.

Instant Pot:

  • Put the tomatoes, water, and spices in the instant pot. Mix well.
  • Place the chicken thighs in and gently mix so the sauce is coating all pieces.
  • Set to manual pressure high for 13 minutes. Natural or quick release when done.
  • Shred the chicken with 2 forks right in the pot.
  • Mix in the butter and coconut milk (Skim the creamy coconut off the top of the can and use that).
  • Serve over rice or veggies.

Notes

  • Serve with: rice, rice noodles, veggies, quinoa
  • Search the MyFitnessPal or MacrosFirst app food databases for Stay Fit Mom Butter Chicken to log it in your food diary.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25.1g | Fat: 13.2g