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Paleo Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

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A rich and creamy Paleo-friendly slow cooker butter chicken made with tender chicken thighs, aromatic spices, and a dairy-free creamy tomato sauce. Perfect for a healthy, hands-off dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for heat)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, coconut milk, tomato paste, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to coat.
  4. Add the ghee or coconut oil to the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  6. Stir the sauce before serving and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  7. Serve hot with cauliflower rice or roasted vegetables for a complete Paleo meal.

Notes

  • Use boneless chicken thighs for the most tender results, but chicken breasts can work too.
  • For extra creaminess, add an additional 1/4 cup of coconut cream at the end of cooking.
  • Adjust spices based on heat preference.

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