Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless; 1 medium onion; 15 ounces coconut milk; 1 cup low fat plain yogurt; ¼ cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons grated ginger root; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons garam masala; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cayenne; ¼ cup minced cilantro; cucumber raita and brown rice

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

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Iris Warren

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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.

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Ingredients

Servings

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

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Instructions

Place cubed chicken breasts and diced onion in the bottom of a slow cooker.
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.
Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours. Serve with brown rice and cucumber raita on the side.

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Notes

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

Nutrition Information

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 kcal

% 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%