Paleo, low-carb, keto, and gluten-free, - this updated version of slow cooker butter chicken with aromatic spices has it all!
If you have been on the hunt for a recipe that serves 6, fits in one pot, cooks while you go to work, and tastes absolutely amazing, then you must give it a try, provided that Indian flavors suit your palate.
It is not too spicy, depending on how much chili powder you add. Start with less, then add as much as you (and your guests) can handle.
In terms of preparation, mince dice and grate the garlic, onion, and ginger with precision and passion. This brings all ingredients into a harmonious one.
Notice that we have used boneless, skinless chicken breasts in this recipe. Follow that guidance the first time you prepare this dish.
Next time experiment with chicken thighs and a side of sauteéd garlic broccolini. You can thank us for the tip later.
In the non-Paleo, conventional world, you would serve this beautiful, creamy dish with a side of naan bread or rice. Not happening here! Unless you seek qualified alternatives.
There are some simple naan recipes floating around in the ether; seek, hit enter, and you shall discover new ways to make Paleo bread.
You will find ingredients such as blanched almond flour, coconut flour, tapioca flour, and coconut milk in naan bread. Heat up your skillet and make them as you would pancakes. Cauliflower rice makes for an enjoyable low-carb side dish too.
Paleo Butter Chicken Recipe
Serves: 6 Prep: 15 min Cook: 4 h
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 onions, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp. ghee
- 2 tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- ¼ tsp. ground coriander
- ¼ tsp. turmeric
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- 1 28oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
Preparation
- Combine onions, garlic, ghee, ginger, chili powder, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper, and tomatoes in the slow cooker and mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the almond butter and chicken broth. Once mixed, pour into the slow cooker slowly, while continually whisking together with the mixture from step 1.
- Add the chicken, cover, and cook on low for 4-5 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once done, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and cut it into bite-size pieces.
- Using a hand blender, puree the sauce until smooth; you do not have to remove the sauce from the slow cooker to do this.
- Return chicken back to sauce and mix.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
📖 Recipe
Paleo Butter Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 onions diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tbsp. ghee
- 2 tbsp. fresh ginger grated
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- ¼ tsp. ground coriander
- ¼ tsp. turmeric
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro finely chopped
- Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine onions, garlic, ghee, ginger, chili powder, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper, and tomatoes in the slow cooker and mix well.2 onions, 3 garlic cloves, 3 tbsp. ghee, 2 tbsp. fresh ginger, ¼ tsp. ground coriander, ¼ tsp. turmeric, ½ tsp. cinnamon, ½ tsp. ground cumin, 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes, Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste, 2 tsp. chili powder
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the almond butter and chicken broth. Once mixed, pour into the slow cooker slowly, while continually whisking together with the mixture from step 1.¼ cup almond butter, 1 cup chicken broth
- Add the chicken, cover and cook on low 4-5 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.3 lbs. boneless
- Once done, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and cut into bite-size pieces.
- Using a hand blender, puree the sauce until smooth; you do not have to remove the sauce from the slow cooker to do this.
- Return chicken back to sauce and mix.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.2 tbsp. fresh cilantro
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