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Indian-Inspired Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Here's the full slow cooker butter chicken recipe that John Legere, CEO of T-Mobile, made with our famous Pepper and Onion Relish.

Harry and David

Aug 20, 2017

John Legere, the CEO of T-Mobile, went live on Facebook this summer to cook up a delicious slow cooker Indian-inspired butter chicken recipe for his famous #SlowCookerSunday series. It utilizes Harry & David's classic Pepper & Onion Relish. What to do for six hours while it's cooking? Be like John and go for a run!

Indian-Inspired Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Recipe

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 pounds boneless (skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces)
4 tablespoons cornstarch
12 teaspoon kosher salt
12 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
112 cups Harry & David® Pepper and Onion Relish
2 tablespoons ground turmeric
2 tablespoons garam masala
2 tablespoons cumin (ground )
12 tablespoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces canned tomato sauce
3 tablespoons fresh ginger (peeled and grated or finely minced)
112 cups butternut squash (cubed )
3 serrano or jalapeno peppers (seeded and diced)
2 cups chicken stock
1 stick cinnamon
112 cups half and half
112 cups baby spinach or arugula (lightly packed, fresh)
cilantro (Fresh, chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

In a large skillet (or your stovetop proof slow cooker insert), heat the oil over medium heat.

Add chicken, cornstarch, salt and pepper to a large bowl. Toss to coat the chicken completely. Cooking in batches, add the chicken to the skillet and brown on all sides. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken.

Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.

In a small bowl, whisk together the Harry & David Pepper and Onion Relish, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, cayenne pepper, tomato sauce and ginger.

Pour the mixture over the chicken. Add the squash, chicken stock, cinnamon stick and peppers to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.

Ten minutes prior to serving, stir in the half and half and spinach.

Serve with rice and chopped cilantro, if desired.

AUTHOR

Harry and David

Since 1934, Harry & David has grown to become America’s premier choice for gourmet gifts. From our handpicked fresh fruit to our hand-packed gift baskets filled with delicious treats, we are committed to providing premium quality and excellence in every way.

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