Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. uncooked boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1 large (or 2 small) onions, chopped
- 1-2 T. minced garlic
- 1 T. brown sugar
- 1 T. fresh ginger, minced or grated
- 1 T. kosher salt
- 2 to 3 T. garam masala (this is actually a spice blend, but I couldn't find it at my grocery. When I looked it up, I learned that it's an Indian spice blend and the ingredients vary based on the region, etc. I looked at a few recipes, as apparently it's best when used whole spices that are roasted, etc., but it was 10pm and I had to work the next day, so this* is the one I decided on...)
- 3/4 c. non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro
*Easy Garam Masala: (makes about 1/4 c.)
- 1 T. cumin
- 1 T. cardamom
- 1 1/2 t. ground pepper
- 1 t. cinnamon
- 1/2 t. cloves
- 1/2 t. nutmeg
Directions: Mix spices with mortar and pestal or
shake ingredients in a baggie until mixed.
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients except yogurt and cilantro in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
start with chicken, top with onion and garlic
add the spices and sugar
then the tomatoes
give it a quick stir, and away you go!
2. Stir in yogurt and cilantro just before serving. We ate it over brown rice and of course, shared with Peanut!
this smelled so good by the time I got home
that I could smell it when I pulled into the garage!
a quick stir & the chicken just fell apart
chop up a bunch of cilantro
add cilantro and yogurt when ready to serve
another quick stir
how pretty is that?
and so yummy!
"I can't eat it fast enough!"
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