Low Carb Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken

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  • prep time

    prep time

    15 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    7 h 0 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    7 h 15 min

Low Carb Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken

39 ratings

Slow-cooker meals are great for planning ahead, especially while on a low-carb diet which involves a lot of protein. This meal is one of my favorites because I love Indian food. This is a mild version, but feel free to add slices of jalapenos to the pot!

  • Net Carbs

    9.3 g

  • Fiber

    1.6 g

  • Total Carbs

    10.8 g

  • Protein

    107.7 g

  • Fats

    29.3 g

767 cals

Low Carb Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken

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Ingredients

  • Ghee

    Ghee

    2 tablespoon

  • Onions

    Onions

    1 medium

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    3 clove

  • Ginger

    Ginger

    3 tablespoon

  • Garam Masala Punjabi Style by Penzeys Spices

    Garam Masala Punjabi Style by Penzeys Spices

    1 tablespoon

  • Tomato Paste

    Tomato Paste

    6 tablespoon

  • Kosher Salt

    Kosher Salt

    1-½ teaspoon

  • Chicken Breast

    Chicken Breast

    3 pound

  • Lime Juice Raw

    Lime Juice Raw

    1 tablespoon

  • Coconut Milk by Aroy-d

    Coconut Milk by Aroy-d

    1 cup

  • Chicken Stock

    Chicken Stock

    ½ cup

  • Cilantro, Raw, Coriander Leaves

    Cilantro, Raw, Coriander Leaves

    ⅛ cup

Recipe Steps

steps 3

7 h 15 min

  • Step 1

    Heat medium saute pan over medium-high heat, add ghee once pan is hot. Then add the diced onion, minced garlic, minced ginger and garam masala. Stir until spices are fragrant and onions are beginning to brown. Add tomato paste and cook until slightly darker in color. Add salt.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Dice chicken into large 2” pieces and toss into the bottom of a 4 quart slow cooker, as well as the lime zest (optional), lime juice, coconut milk and chicken stock. Also add the onion and tomato paste mixture to the slow cooker. Mix together to combine. Then set slow cooker to low and cook for 7-8 hours until chicken is tender.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    3) Serve with cauliflower rice and top with cilantro!
    Step 3

Comments 27

  • SpectacularRadish272302

    SpectacularRadish272302 2 years ago

    I don't understand! 3 pounds of chicken for one person?? That's quite a lot of food!!

    • MarvellousKetone884097

      MarvellousKetone884097 a year ago

      The recipe serves 4

  • FortuitousAvocado372509

    FortuitousAvocado372509 2 years ago

    There’s no way these nutritional facts are correct? Meals ok I recommend using more seasoning than what the recipe calls for. I don’t trust the nutritional facts so I won’t be making it again.

    • MarvellousKale715706

      MarvellousKale715706 3 years ago

      Delicious I did add additional spices cardamom seeds, cumin, cinnamon stick tasted great will make again

      • Sarah Lou Cat Lady

        Sarah Lou Cat Lady 3 years ago

        What makes the Carb count so high? Would like to reduce that so I can add some veg.

        • AwesomeMacadamia103705

          AwesomeMacadamia103705 3 years ago

          Made this yesterday. Doubled the garam Masala (added the second half at the end, added black cardamom and cayenne. Still, well, a very “white” and bland curry. I’ll go back to tweaking my Indian recipes and won’t be making this again.

          • AmazingRadish200286

            AmazingRadish200286 3 years ago

            Made this today. Absolutely delicious but I made a few changes that don’t change nutrition values. Doubled Garam masala, added cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne. Also added lime zest and the juice of the entire lime. Half the juice at the beginning and the other half near the end of cooking. Served with cauliflower rice and a low carb tortilla to take the place of naan, which is how it is served in restaurants.

            • Starglider

              Starglider 3 years ago

              Made this morning went out for the day. Came home to my home smelling lovely. The whole family cleaned their plates. Will make again

              • Sparki

                Sparki 4 years ago

                Tried making this in a wok opposed to a slow cooker and it is so much nicer imo. we did everything the same except we browned much smaller cubes of chicken and added the liquids/onion/spice mix.... we found the slow cooker was overcooked, this method was juicy and far tastier and ready to eat in less than 30 minutes

                • dan85leah@yahoo.com

                  dan85leah@yahoo.com 4 years ago

                  This is delicious!! I used 2 chicken breast and sprouts coconut cream in a can.

                  • MaynN

                    MaynN 4 years ago

                    What can be sub for masala spices?

                    • LynnBoBynnie

                      LynnBoBynnie 4 years ago

                      Curry

                  • jessicalee

                    jessicalee 4 years ago

                    Delicious! Great to meal prep/freeze for lunches 😊

                    • Pix121

                      Pix121 4 years ago

                      I made this tonight, oh my goodness it was delicious, thank you 🥰

                      • m4rg4retn4riel691a

                        m4rg4retn4riel691a 4 years ago

                        How much is a serving?

                        • Janine716

                          Janine716 5 years ago

                          I am questioning the nutritional info for keto diet 2. I noticed that the calories are double what I’m supposed to eat each day. The first week was close. Now this second week is all above what I Shld eat and I clicked adjust to my macros. Anyone else question week 2.

                          • jenn128andersonf01a

                            jenn128andersonf01a 5 years ago

                            Is this really 108 g of protein?

                            • Ems

                              Ems 5 years ago

                              It is because the portion of chicken per serve is quite large. 340 grams per person. I’d only eat a 200 gram piece tops.

                          • Anonymous

                            Anonymous 5 years ago

                            I made this a while ago. SOOO good. Restaurant quality

                            • Sam

                              Sam 5 years ago

                              I made this exactly as stated in the recipe. It has delicious flavors and is a great way to keep meal time interesting. Will make again. It is also good over steamed broccoli!

                              • ScubaGirl

                                ScubaGirl 5 years ago

                                I loved this, but I added spices that were listed on the side of a box of ready make butter masala I picked up from a Pakistani restaurant/store in town when I got the masala. Made from recipe 1st, then started adding stuff listed on the box under ingredients, like cardamon, cumin, red chili, white and black pepper, and a few others. Took it from ok but plain to amazing and just like the Indian place in town. :)

                                • 5280KetoLady

                                  5280KetoLady 5 years ago

                                  Is the nutritional info correct? Why is the protein & carb count so high?

                                  • jenn128andersonf01a

                                    jenn128andersonf01a 5 years ago

                                    I have the same question, this is more protein than I’m supposed to have all day. I googled how many grams of protein in 3/4 cups of diced chicken breasts and it said it’s only 30. I’m confused.

                                  • Shaay

                                    Shaay 5 years ago

                                    Because a serving is 3/4 pound of chicken breast (105g protein) and the garlic, ginger, and onions all contribute carbs

                                • Dirtybird4048

                                  Dirtybird4048 5 years ago

                                  Was Delicious although I did change the Garam Masala seasoning to Tony Chacheres Creole seasoning.

                                  • Neemerzz

                                    Neemerzz 4 years ago

                                    Haha. Right 🤣

                                  • MommaMia

                                    MommaMia 5 years ago

                                    Then you did not make butter chicken.