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Healthy Chicken Tikka Masala in Slow Cooker Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this slow cooker Healthy Chicken Tikka Masala! Bursting with flavor and low on calories, it's the perfect combination of health and taste.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 222 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger grated
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp. cumin
- 1 Tbsp. garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp. cardamom
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- 4 oz. fat free plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- salt to taste
- 4 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Combine the ginger, garlic, tomatoes, coconut milk, spices, and chicken in your slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 8 hours. Uncover and let cool for ten minutes.
- Stir together the yogurt and cornstarch in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes to activate the thickeners. Stir a few spoonfuls of the warm Tikka Masala sauce into the yogurt to bring the temperature up and prevent curdling. Pour the yogurt mixture into the slow cooker, stir, then let thicken for 15 minutes. Taste and add salt as needed.
- Serve over basmati rice with a sprinkling of cilantro leaves.
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Notes
- You can store Chicken Tikka Masala in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container. To freeze, store it in sealed containers for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw it in the refrigerator if frozen, then warm it on the stove over medium heat or in a microwave, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
170mg
(7%)
Potassium
606mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
357IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 606mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 357IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.