Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Everyone's favorite Indian take-out dish, made at home quickly and simply. Even husbands can do it! Chicken thighs can hold up to a long, slow cook time; they may shred if left in for too long but the dish will still be just as delicious. You can easily double this recipe. It freezes well.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 329 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• ½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons garam masala

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir tomatoes, onion, garam masala, garlic, ginger, salt, brown sugar, cumin, and coriander together in a slow cooker until well-mixed. Place chicken thighs in tomato mixture.

Step 2

Cook on High for 3 to 4 hours (or on Low for 6 to 8 hours). Stir yogurt and cilantro into chicken mixture.