Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add the cubed chicken to the crockpot.
  2. 2Add garam masala, turmeric, and salt to the chicken.
  3. 3Add Greek yogurt and tomato paste to the crockpot.
  4. 4Add chopped yellow onion, shallot, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the crockpot.
  5. 5Stir all ingredients together in the crockpot to combine.
  6. 6Slow cook the chicken tikka masala all day in the crockpot.
  7. 7Stir in coconut milk at the very end to make the sauce creamy.
  8. 8Cook fresh naan in a pan.
  9. 9Serve the chicken tikka masala over homemade rice.
  10. 10Garnish with fresh cilantro on top.
  11. 11Prepare a spicy chili butter by mixing melted butter, sesame seeds, chili flakes, and paprika.
  12. 12Drizzle the spicy chili butter over the chicken tikka masala and rice.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • kosher salt
  • 0.25 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1 can full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • 0.33 cup cilantro
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoons chili flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika

Equipment

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Tips

  • The spicy sesame chili butter completes the meal.
  • This recipe is simple to make and is perfect for a crockpot meal.