Slow-Cooked Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Slow-Cooked Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 435 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '6-8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs'}; {'group': 'Marinade', 'item': '3 tbsp tikka masala curry paste'}; {'group': 'Marinade', 'item': '3 garlic cloves, crushed'}; {'group': 'Marinade', 'item': 'thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp ghee or butter'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 onion, finely chopped'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp tomato purée'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp white wine vinegar'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '½ tbsp light brown soft sugar'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp desiccated coconut'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp ground almonds'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 cinnamon stick or pinch of ground cinnamon'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '5 cardamom pods'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '300 ml passata'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '100 ml coconut cream'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp garam masala'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'squeeze of lemon juice'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'salt and black pepper'}

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Indulge in the rich flavors of Slow-Cooked Chicken Tikka Masala, made with tender chicken thighs and aromatic spices. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish is effortlessly delicious!

961 kcal /serving 4-5 hrs on high or 6-7 hrs on low Serves 4 Medium Indian

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '6-8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs'}
{'group': 'Marinade', 'item': '3 tbsp tikka masala curry paste'}
{'group': 'Marinade', 'item': '3 garlic cloves, crushed'}
{'group': 'Marinade', 'item': 'thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp ghee or butter'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 onion, finely chopped'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp tomato purée'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp white wine vinegar'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '½ tbsp light brown soft sugar'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp desiccated coconut'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp ground almonds'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 cinnamon stick or pinch of ground cinnamon'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '5 cardamom pods'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '300 ml passata'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '100 ml coconut cream'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp garam masala'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'squeeze of lemon juice'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'salt and black pepper'}

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken thighs with tikka masala curry paste, crushed garlic, and chopped ginger.
Stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or ideally overnight, to marinate.

Cooking

Transfer the marinated chicken and its marinade into a slow cooker.
Add ghee, chopped onion, tomato purée, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, desiccated coconut, ground almonds, cinnamon, cardamom pods, passata, and coconut cream.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-7 hours until the chicken is tender.
Remove the chicken and blend the sauce until smooth.
Return the chicken to the sauce and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes.

Plating & Serving

Serve the chicken tikka masala hot, garnished with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Pair with garlic naan and mushroom pilau rice for a complete meal.

Notes

For a spicier version, add ½ tbsp of chilli powder to the marinade. Leftovers can be used to make a curry pasty with shortcrust pastry.

Suggested Sides

garlic naan mushroom pilau rice

Nutrition per Serving

961 Calories

60.1g Protein 51% DV

22.1g Carbs 8% DV

70.7g Fat 90% DV

4.8g Fiber 13% DV

7.7g Sugars

1214mg Sodium 81% DV

340mg Cholesterol 97% DV

Diet Type	Low Carb
Health Labels	Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Peanut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free
Allergen Info	Tree Nuts Fodmap