Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala: Easy & Indulgent Recipe
A rich and creamy chicken tikka masala made effortlessly in your Crockpot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons tikka masala spice blend
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the Crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together the coconut milk, diced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, tikka masala, salt, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the Crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir in the chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spices according to your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Chicken Tikka Masala, Coconut, Easy Recipe