Description
A healthy Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala recipe perfect for Christmas dinner. This dish is flavorful, easy to prepare, and packed with protein.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and garlic.
- Add chicken cubes and coat evenly. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Place diced onions in the Crockpot. Add marinated chicken on top.
- Pour diced tomatoes and chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Stir in coconut milk and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add 1 tsp cayenne pepper.
- Serve with brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian