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.
Equipment
- Crockpot
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)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon and combine.
- Serve chicken on top of cauliflower rice or basmati rice and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.