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Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Deliciously flavorful, easy to make Chicken Tikka Masala cooked in the slow cooker.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 5 boneless , skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces (about 3 lbs)
  • 1/2 large yellow onion , finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 Tbsp Freshly , finely grated ginger
  • 1 (29 oz) can tomato puree (I recommend Contadina Brand)
  • 1 1/2 cups PLAIN yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp garam masala
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 Tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp salt , or to taste
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-3 tsp cayenne pepper*
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • Prepared Long Grain White Rice or Basmati Rice
  • chopped cilantro , for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl combine chopped onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, tomato puree, plain yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Garam Masala, cumin, paprika, salt, cinnamon, pepper and cayenne pepper. 
  2. Stir until combine. Pour half of sauce mixture into a large slow cooker then add in diced chicken followed then cover chicken with remaining sauce. Add in 2 bay leaves. Cover slow cooker with lid and cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours (or high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours).
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream and cornstarch, pour mixture into slow cooker and gently stir. Allow mixture to cook 20 minutes while you prepare the rice. Remove bay leaves and serve warm over rice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • *I put 1 -3 tsp because it is all depending on your heat preference. If you don't like spicy foods you could even omit this ingredient. I go for 3 tsp but I like my food really spicy.