SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

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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

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.

Hatem Chagtmi
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This is my favorite chicken tikka masala recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahmudur Rahman Abid
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken on the weekend, and then I use it to make this dish during the week.


Neurotic Knight
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I'm always looking for new slow cooker recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and the chicken is always so tender and flavorful.


SM YEASIN
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This recipe is a great way to introduce your family to Indian food. It's mild enough for everyone to enjoy, but it still has plenty of flavor.


Waheed Baloch
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I love the creamy sauce in this recipe. It's so flavorful and delicious. I like to serve it with rice and naan bread, but it would also be good with potatoes or vegetables.


Karim. Pathan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken on the weekend, and then I use it to make this dish during the week.


Tonny Parker
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I love that this recipe is made in the slow cooker. It's so easy to just throw everything in the pot and let it cook all day. The chicken is always so tender and flavorful.


Kazi Mithu
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom of three, and I don't always have time to cook a complicated meal. This recipe is so easy to throw together, and it always turns out delicious.


Kashif Amin
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I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Frank Iole
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This was my first time making chicken tikka masala and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


MH. Gamer
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I like to serve it with rice and naan bread.


Selina Khatun
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This is my favorite chicken tikka masala recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I like to serve it with basmati rice and naan bread.


Md Ronju Islam
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken is always so tender and flavorful. I like to add a little bit of spice to the sauce, but you can adjust it to your own taste.


Shannon Mckenzie
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I served it with rice and naan bread, and it was a delicious meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


lamis san
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it was made in the slow cooker, so I didn't have to worry about it while I was getting ready for the party.


Matlou Monyebodi
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This was my first time making chicken tikka masala and it was a huge success! The recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


anish chhetri
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I like to serve it with basmati rice and naan bread.


Wahab Choudhary
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This Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom of three, and I don't always have time to cook a complicated meal. This recipe is so easy to throw together, and it always turns out delicious. My family loves it!