Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala: Easy and Delicious
A deliciously creamy and easy-to-make chicken tikka masala cooked in a crockpot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons tikka masala spice
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Add the chicken thighs and tikka masala spice, mixing well.
- Transfer the mixture to the crockpot and pour the coconut milk on top.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and stir well.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices overnight.
- Serve with fresh cilantro for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams