Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of this Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala. Aromatic spices meld with tender chicken in a luscious coconut-tomato sauce, creating a satisfying Indian-inspired dish that’s effortlessly prepared in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into chunks)
Sauce:
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Additional:
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
- Cooked basmati rice or naan for serving
Instructions
- Add the aromatics: Place onion, garlic, ginger, spices, and salt in the crockpot.
- Coat the chicken: Add chicken chunks and mix gently with the spices.
- Prepare the sauce: Pour in tomato sauce, coconut milk, tomato paste, and brown sugar. Stir well.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Final touches: Stir in lemon juice before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve over rice or with naan, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- You can use chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- For a thicker sauce, uncover the crockpot or add a cornstarch slurry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
