Easy Summer Meals Ideas: Indulgent Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Enjoy a flavorful and easy summer meal with this indulgent slow cooker chicken tikka masala, perfect for warm evenings.
- 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
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Prepare the slow cooker by greasing it lightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and paprika. Mix until the chicken is well-coated.
- Add diced tomatoes and coconut milk to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, stir in the lemon juice and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or naan.
- For added spice, consider adding chopped green chilies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Summer Meals Ideas, Slow Cooker, Chicken Tikka Masala