Slow Cooker Butter Chicken The Easiest Indian Feast

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup (240ml) plain yogurt, full-fat or Greek-style
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon (14g) ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) garam masala
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil or ghee
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce/794g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) butter, unsalted
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
• Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, for garnish