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Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

This slow cooker chicken tikka masala utilizes lean chicken breasts that are slowly cooked in a flavorful sauce. A lightened up version of the Indian dish. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless (skinless chicken breasts – cubed)
  • 1 onion diced, medium
  • 15 ounces coconut milk (Thai Style – light)
  • 1 cup PLAIN yogurt low fat
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons ginger root grated
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • ¼ cup cilantro optional garnish, minced
  • cucumber raita to serve yogurt sauce
  • brown rice to serve yogurt sauce

Instructions

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  1. Place cubed chicken breasts and diced onion in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, yogurt, tomato paste, ginger, garlic, garam masala, cornstarch, salt and cayenne. Pour mixture over the chicken and onion and stir well.
  3. Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours. Serve with brown rice and cucumber raita on the side.

Notes

  • To lower sodium content, simply cut the salt amount in half.

Nutrition Information

Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 16.8g (6%) Protein 25.9g (52%) Fat 9.2g (14%) Saturated Fat 5.6g (28%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g (21%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 880mg (37%) Fiber 3.5g (14%) Sugar 7.8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 16.8g 6%
Protein 25.9g 52%
Fat 9.2g 14%
Saturated Fat 5.6g 28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g 21%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 880mg 37%
Fiber 3.5g 14%
Sugar 7.8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.