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Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala
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Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala

This Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala packs tons of rich and aromatic flavors. It is easily made in the crockpot with minimal preparation. Prep a batch for a simple dinner or adapt recipe for an easy meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot powder
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp tumeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 6 oz. can of tomato paste
  • 12 oz. can unsweetened coconut milk, full fat
  • cilantro for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

  1. Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes. Place diced chicken, diced onions, garlic, ginger, chicken broth, olive oil, tomato paste, and all remaining spices in the crockpot. Stir well to combine. Cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4.
  2. After chicken is fully cooked, in a bowl mix the arrowroot powder and coconut milk. Pour mixture into the crockpot and stir to combine. Cover and let cook another 15 minutes until sauce has thicken up.
  3. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon and combine.
  4. Serve chicken on top of cauliflower rice or basmati rice and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.