Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
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Point(s)
Total Time
2 hr 5 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
2 hr
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Our slow cooker version of chicken tikka masala (aka butter chicken) uses Greek yogurt for creaminess, along with classic spices like garam masala, cumin, and coriander. Warm naan bread can swap in for traditional rice as a side for this classic Indian dish
Ingredients
Canned crushed tomatoes
½ cup(s)
Uncooked shallot(s)
1 small, finely chopped
Garlic
1 small clove(s), minced
Ginger root
1 tsp, fresh, minced
Garam masala
½ tsp
Dark brown sugar
½ tsp
Kosher salt
½ tsp
Ground cumin
¼ tsp
Dried ground coriander
⅛ tsp
Uncooked boneless skinless chicken thigh(s)
½ pound(s), 2 (1/4-pound) thighs
Plain lowfat Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp
Cilantro
2 Tbsp, fresh, chopped (optional) plus sprigs
Uncooked red onion(s)
¼ cup(s), chopped, thinly sliced