Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala Food

SLOW-COOKER COCONUT CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place chicken, coriander, paprika, salt and red pepper. Seal bag; shake to coat chicken with spices. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken; cook 5 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned. Remove chicken to slow cooker. Repeat with remaining chicken.
• Add coconut milk to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits. Pour into slow cooker. Add onion, garlic, gingerroot, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, tomatoes and whipping cream; stir.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 hours. Stir in cilantro. Serve chicken and sauce with rice and lime wedges.

HEALTHY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in onion, jalapeno and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes or until onions are slightly golden and translucent. Transfer to a large slow cooker.
• Next add in tomato puree, ginger, lemon juice, garam masala, paprika, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and curry powder to the slow cooker; stir to combine.
• Add chicken breasts and spoon sauce over the chicken to make sure they are covered. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
• Once cooked, remove chicken with a slotted spoon and transfer to a cutting board. Shred the chicken with two forks, then transfer back to the slow cooker.
• Stir in coconut milk and allow to cook on high UNCOVERED for 15-20 more minutes to help thicken the sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary, including adding more salt, if desired.
• Serve with brown rice, pita bread/naan or enjoy as is. Garnish with plain greek yogurt and chopped cilantro. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• Heat the slow cooker. Season the chicken, then put the oil in a wide frying pan and, once hot, add the chicken. Don't overcrowd the pan - you may want to do this in batches. Cook over a high heat until the chicken is browned, then transfer it to the slow cooker. Add the onion, garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for a few mins until softened. Add a splash of water and scrape any bits from the bottom of the pan, then tip everything into the slow cooker.
• Add the remaining ingredients, except the cream and coriander, then season well and cover with a lid. Cook on low for 5-7 hrs or on high for 4-5 hrs.
• Add the cream and check the seasoning, adding more vinegar, sugar or salt if needed. Cook for another 10-15 mins until hot. Ladle between bowls and garnish with the coriander. Serve with rice, naan bread and lime wedges, if you like.