Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala: Easy Comfort Food
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy coconut chicken tikka masala made in a crockpot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine chicken, coconut milk, curry powder, garam masala, garlic, ginger, chili powder, salt, diced tomatoes, onion, and olive oil.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Before serving, shred the chicken in the sauce and stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with naan or steamed rice.
- For a spicier version, increase the chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Creamy, Coconut, Chicken, Tikka, Masala