Description
A comforting and flavorful chicken tikka masala made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lemon or lime juice for finishing
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Add marinated chicken, onions, garlic, ginger, and crushed tomatoes to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in full-fat coconut milk during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Finish with lime or lemon juice before serving.
- Serve over rice or with naan, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk. Adjust spices for heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg