Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Make easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala! Tender chicken in a creamy, spiced tomato-coconut sauce
Ingredients
Scale
Here’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat recommended)
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked basmati rice or naan, for serving
These quantities create a generous amount of flavorful curry, serving 4-6 people.
Have onion, garlic, and ginger prepped before starting.
Instructions
Let’s walk through this incredibly simple “dump and go” process:
1. Combine Ingredients:
- Place the bite-sized chicken thigh pieces, chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger into the insert of your slow cooker.
- Pour the tomato sauce and coconut milk over the chicken and aromatics.
- Sprinkle the garam masala, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the mixture.
2. Stir:
- Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly, ensuring the chicken pieces are well coated with the spices and submerged in the liquid/sauce mixture.
3. Cook:
- Cover the slow cooker securely with the lid.
- Cook on the LOW heat setting for 6-7 hours OR on the HIGH heat setting for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be very tender and cooked through.
4. Finish and Serve:
- Once the cooking time is complete, give the Tikka Masala a good stir. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if necessary.
- Ladle the hot Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala over cooked basmati rice or serve alongside warm naan bread.
- Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro just before serving.
Dinner is ready with almost no active cooking time!
Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/slow-cooker-chicken-tikka-masala/