Easy Summer Meals Ideas: Delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Enjoy a flavorful and easy summer meal with this slow cooker chicken tikka masala recipe. Perfect for busy days!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the spices (garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne) and cook for an additional minute.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and add the chicken, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and salt.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix well with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: Easy Summer Meals Ideas, Slow Cooker, Chicken Tikka Masala