Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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4 large skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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1 tablespoon curry paste
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2 teaspoons curry powder
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2 teaspoons tandoori masala
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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15 green cardamom pods
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1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
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1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
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salt to taste
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Heat butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in chicken, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes.
![A large pan with pieces of chicken, onion, and garlic being stirred with a wooden spoon]()
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Stir in tomato paste, curry paste, curry powder, tandoori masala, and garam masala until no lumps of tomato paste remain.
![A pan with pieces of chicken, garlic, and onions cooking down in tomato paste and spices]()
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Pour mixture into a slow cooker; stir in cardamom pods, coconut milk, and yogurt. Season with salt.
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Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours or Low for 6 to 8 hours, or until chicken is tender and sauce has reduced to the desired consistency. Remove and discard cardamom pods before serving.
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Cook’s Note
Place the cardamon pods in a small mesh spice bag to make them easier to remove and prevent someone from biting into one while eating.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 501 | Calories |
| 37g | Fat |
| 19g | Carbs |
| 30g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 501 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 37g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 20g | 98% |
| Cholesterol 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium 320mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 11g | |
| Protein 30g | 59% |
| Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium 109mg | 8% |
| Iron 5mg | 27% |
| Potassium 846mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
