Easy Butter Chicken For AGA Or Slow Cooker
Butter Chicken is a classic Indian dish known for its rich, creamy sauce and tender chicken infused with warm spices. Whether you're a fan of slow-cooking or enjoy the gentle heat of your AGA's simmering oven, this recipe is perfect for you. Both methods allow the flavours to meld beautifully, creating a comforting and delicious meal with minimal effort. The AGA's simmering oven offers a consistent, low heat that locks in moisture, while the slow cooker brings convenience for busy days. Whichever method you choose, your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible aroma of this flavourful dish.
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Slow Cooker or AGA Butter Chicken
Serves 4
3 Chicken Fillets
4 Cloves of Garlic Crushed
120 ml Double Cream
500g of Passatta
1 Onion Chopped
A Little Butter To Fry The Onion (Add A Tiny Bit Of Veg Oil To Stop The Butter Burning)
1 tbsp Honey
Salt
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp Chilli Powder (use less if you want a milder dish or your Chilli Powder is particularly hot)
2 tsp Garam Masala
50 g Butter - Cubed
This is the easiest recipe ever!
Start by melting a small amount of butter with a little splash of vegetable oil to a casserole dish or your slow cooker (f you have one of the fancy ones, if your doesn't have a frying function then use a frying pan and transfer to the slow cooker). Fry the onion gently until soft but not browned - AGA owners can put this into the simmering oven for approximately 10 mins until the onion is soft but not browned.
Then add your Garlic, Cumin, Turmeric, Chilli Power and Garam Masala to the onions and cook gently for approx 1 min, stirring so the spices don't catch.
Then add the Passatta, Honey and Salt and give everything a good stir.
Nestle the Whole Chicken Breasts into the mixture and dot over the Cubed Butter.
If using an AGA, pop a lid on the casserole and place in the simmering oven for at least 3 hours. If using a slow cooker then refer to the manufacturer's instructions for guidance as to how long to cook.
Once the main dish is cooked, shred the Chicken and stir in the Cream.
Serve with rice and nan bread, yum! 
