Description
A delightful blend of flavors and textures, this Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala is easy to prepare and cooks slowly for a rich and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in a crockpot.
- Mix together the coconut cream, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and tomato paste in a bowl.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 360-480 minutes or high for 180-240 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the sauce and stir well.
- Serve hot over rice or with naan, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with chickpeas or your favorite vegetables. The dish pairs well with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg