Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Cuisine: Indian
Author: KatTreats
This recipe combines the best techniques and elements of chicken tikka masala recipes for the slow cooker to create what I hope is one of the best versions out there.
Ingredients
For the marinade:
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 T lemon juice
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 T smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 2-inch pieces
For the slow cooker:
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 T fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 T tomato paste
  • 2 T garam masala (see note)
  • 1 T cumin
  • ½ T smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp black pepper
  • 1-3 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 29 ounces of fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 3 T Minute tapioca
  • 1 T dark brown sugar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
  1. Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, and spices.
  2. Add chicken and stir to coat.
  3. Cover and refrigerate at least two hours or overnight.
  4. Saute onions in olive oil until translucent and tender.
  5. Add garlic, ginger, tomato paste, and spices (garam masala through cayenne pepper) to onions and stir to combine.
  6. Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray.
  7. Add crushed tomatoes, tapioca, sugar, and bay leaves to slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  8. Add onion mixture and chicken to slow cooker. Gently stir to combine.
  9. Cook for 4-6 hours on low.
  10. If you wish, stir in heavy cream at the end.
  11. Garnish and serve over rice or with naan.
Recipe by The MyUntangled Life Blog at http://myuntangledlife.com/slow-cooker-chicken-tikka-masala/