Slow Cooker Butter Chicken (GF, DF, Paleo, Whole 30)

Name: Slow Cooker Butter Chicken (GF, DF, Paleo, Whole 30)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast ((or chicken thighs)); 1 medium onion (diced); 2 teaspoons coconut oil (or ghee); 4 cloves garlic (finely minced); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (finely minced); 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk ((full fat, please!)); 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste; juice of 1/2 lime (about 1 Tbsp.); 1/4 cup cilantro (or to taste)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:4h

This paleo butter chicken is so easy and delicious! It's become one of the all-time most popular recipes on this site--you'll want to slurp the sauce with a spoon! (Gluten Free, Paleo, Whole30)

Updated at: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:02:49 GMT