Easy Summer Meals Ideas: Indulgent Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Enjoy a delightful and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala, perfect for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, coconut milk, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice.
- Season with salt to taste and stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and stir back into the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice or with naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust spices according to your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Easy Summer Meals Ideas, Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala