Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala 🍽️

🍽️ Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe 🍽️

🍽️ Servings: 4 ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes 🍳 Cook Time: 6-8 hours (slow cooker) ⌛ Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (including marinating time)

📝 Ingredients

• 500 g boneless chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized portions
• One cup of plain yogurt
• TWO TEASPOONS LEMON JUICE
• Two tablespoons of cumin powder
• Two tablespoons of coriander powder
• One teaspoon of turmeric powder
• one paprika teaspoon
• One teaspoon of garam masala
• One teaspoon of chili powder (modify according to personal taste)
• Two teaspoons of vegetable oil
• One big coarsely chopped onion
• Three minced garlic cloves
• One inch piece grated ginger
• One cup of pureed tomatoes
• A quart of thick cream
• Add with salt to taste
• chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

📖 Method

01.Combine the yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, chili powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Combine thoroughly.

02.Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, coating them thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, for maximum taste.

03.In a skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil. Cook until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.

04.To the skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another minute, or until aromatic.

05.Fill the slow cooker halfway with the onion, garlic, and ginger mixture.

06.Add the tomato puree and top with the marinated chicken.

07.Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is soft and cooked through.

08.Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low heat after adding the heavy cream.

09.Taste and adjust the salt and spices according to your preference.

10.Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.