HEALTHY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA | AMBITIOUS KITCHEN

Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala | Ambitious Kitchen image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 jalapeno, seeds removed and finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 jar (24.5oz) Mutti tomato puree
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup light coconut milk
Additional salt, to taste
For garnish: greek yogurt & cilantro

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in onion, jalapeno and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes or until onions are slightly golden and translucent. Transfer to a large slow cooker. Add in tomato puree, lemon juice, garam masala, paprika, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and curry powder; stirring to combine. Add chicken breasts and spoon sauce over the chicken to make sure they are covered. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
Once cooked, remove chicken with a slotted spoon and transfer to a cutting board. Shred the chicken with two forks, then transfer back to the slow cooker. Stir in coconut milk and allow to cook on high UNCOVERED for 15-20 more minutes to help thicken the sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary, including adding more salt, if desired.
Serve with brown rice, pita bread/naan or enjoy as is. Garnish with plain greek yogurt and chopped cilantro.