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IndianSlow cooker butter chicken

Serves 4-6 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 5 hr

Not every version of butter chicken uses butter. Coconut milk gives this slow-cooker chicken its creamy richness.

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In medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions to skillet, and cook until softened, about . Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and ginger, and cook another . Add garam masala, tomato paste and salt; cook and stir .
Place chicken pieces in a slow cooker, then add tomato paste mixture, lime zest and juice, coconut milk and chicken stock. Stir everything together, cover and cook on low heat setting for 4½ to , until the chicken is cooked through. (You may let it cook up to if necessary, but the chicken may be very soft and shred.) Garnish with cilantro and serve with basmati or jasmine rice, and naan if you have some.