Chicken Tikka Masala

• Course Main Course
• Cuisine Indian

Prep time

Cook time

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
• 1 onion large
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 1-inch piece Ginger whole, peeled and grated
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 to 2 tbsp garam masala
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 28-oz can Tomatoes diced
• 3/4 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
• cilantro fresh, chopped
• 2 cups rice cooked, to serve
• 1/2 cup yogurt

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken in 1/2 cup yogurt overnight.
2. The next morning, shake to remove excess yogurt.
3. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
4. Combine chicken in crockpot with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, garam masala, paprika, and salt and stir until chicken is evenly coated with spices.
5. Stir in diced tomatoes with juices.
6. Cook in slow-cooker for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
7. 15 minutes before end of cooking, stir in cream/coconut milk.
8. Taste and add more garam masala or salt to taste.
9. Serve over rice with a side of sautéed carrots.