Description
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of this Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala. Tender chicken simmered in a luscious coconut and tomato sauce, infused with traditional Indian spices, makes for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Tikka:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into chunks)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
Sauce:
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- fresh cilantro for garnish
- cooked basmati rice or naan for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Combine onion, garlic, ginger, tomato sauce, tomato paste, garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, and salt in the crockpot. Add the chicken, coat well, and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in coconut milk and Greek yogurt in the last 30 minutes. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water, add, and cook uncovered for another 30 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy over rice or with naan, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- Chicken thighs retain moisture better than breast meat in slow cooking.
- For a dairy-free version, skip Greek yogurt and use more coconut milk.
- Adjust spice levels to taste with extra chili powder or cayenne.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
