Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala: Easy Comfort Food
Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food that combines tender chicken with a creamy coconut sauce and aromatic spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine the chicken thighs, coconut milk, curry powder, garam masala, chopped onion, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir the ingredients to mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the sauce and stir to combine.
- Serve over rice or with naan bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices overnight before cooking.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Chicken Tikka Masala, Creamy Coconut