SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala image

Just a small dash of garam marsala adds lots of flavor. The bright red sauce coats the caramelized chicken beautifully. -Anwar Khan, Irving, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h35m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1 small onion, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
4 bone-in chicken thighs
3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, plus more for topping
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Chopped cilantro, optional
Grated lemon zest, optional
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Combine first 12 ingredients in a 3- or 4-quart slow cooker. Add chicken thighs and stir gently to coat. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender., Preheat broiler. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a broiler-safe baking pan lined with foil. Broil 4-6 inches from heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly charred. , Meanwhile, transfer cooking juices from slow cooker to saucepan. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and gently stir in yogurt and butter. Serve chicken with sauce. If desired, garnish with chopped cilantro, lemon zest and additional yogurt. Serve with hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.