Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 – 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 1-½ cups coconut milk
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped to serve
  • 2 cups rice, cooked

Instructions

  1. Place the onions, garlic, ginger, garam masala, paprika, salt and tomato paste in a 3-quart or larger slow cooker and mix well.
  2. Add the diced chicken and stir to evenly coat with the spice mixture.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, cover the slow cooker and cook on high for about 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Thirty minutes before the end of cooking, stir in the coconut. If you want a thicker sauce, leave the slow cooker uncovered during the remaining cook time.
  5. Serve over rice, topped with cilantro.

Notes

  • Additional (i.e. double what’s called for) spices suggested
  • Suggested to sauté the onions, ginger, garlic, spices & tomato paste before putting it all in the slowcooker.