• Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cooking Time: 3 hours
  • Serves: 4

Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

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 Ingredients List

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 jar (24.5oz) Mutti tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 cup light coconut milk
  • Additional salt, to taste
  • For garnish: greek yogurt & cilantro

 Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in onion, jalapeno and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes or until onions are slightly golden and translucent. Transfer to a large slow cooker. Add in tomato puree, lemon juice, garam masala, paprika, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and curry powder; stirring to combine. Add chicken breasts and spoon sauce over the chicken to make sure they are covered. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
Once cooked, remove chicken with a slotted spoon and transfer to a cutting board. Shred the chicken with two forks, then transfer back to the slow cooker. Stir in coconut milk and allow to cook on high UNCOVERED for 15-20 more minutes to help thicken the sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary, including adding more salt, if desired.
Serve with brown rice, pita bread/naan or enjoy as is. Garnish with plain greek yogurt and chopped cilantro.

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