Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Perhaps a little known fact, but I love Indian food. I'm always searching for the best curry recipe. I found this one on Pinterest and although not a straight curry, it is very good. It's a creamy sauce with chicken that's just begging to be scooped up with warm naan.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Adapted from www.themealplannerprintable.blogspot

Ingredients

Chicken Tikka:

1 c plain yogurt

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp cumin

1/4-1 tsp cayenne (depending on spice factor)

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp pepper

1 tsp salt

6-8 chicken thighs (I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts)

Stir all ingredients together except chicken into the bottom of a large plastic container. Add the chicken and coat completely with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.

Masala:

1 28oz can diced tomatoes

1 5.5oz can tomato paste

2 inch fresh ginger, grated

2 garlic cloves, diced

1 onion, diced

1 tbsp garam masala

1 tbsp curry paste

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp dried coriander

Save for later:

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

Salt

1 c cream (or sour cream, yogurt, etc)

Directions

Get your slow cooker out... put the chicken in the marinade into the slower cooker. Combine the Masala ingredients in a bowl until well mixed, then add to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low 6-8 hours.

When the dish is done in the slow cooker, add in the 'save for later' ingredients. I served this with rice and Trader Joe's naan. Love it!