Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  •   28 oz canned crushed tomatoes   
  •   1 small uncooked onion(s), minced   
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic   
  • 1 Tbsp ginger root, fresh, minced   
  • 2 Tbsp garam masala   
  • 1 Tbsp dark brown sugar   
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin   
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander   
  • 2 pound(s) uncooked boneless skinless chicken thigh(s)   
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt   
  • 1/2 cup(s) plain low fat Greek yogurt   
  • 1/4 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)   

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients, except yogurt and cilantro, in slow cooker. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours. Stir in yogurt and cilantro. Yields about 1 cup chicken with sauce per serving.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs can hold up to a long, slow cook time – they may shred if left in for too long but the dish will still be just as delicious.You can easily double this recipe. It freezes well.

Use beer to make chicken so crispy you won’t believe it came from a slow cooker
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