Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
This slow cooker chicken tikka masala is one of my favourite dinners for a busy day. You don’t need to brown the chicken and the sauce is creamy & gently spiced. Lovely served with rice and naan, it makes a great family fakeaway.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 397kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 700 g (1.5lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs diced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves crushed or finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 70 g (¼ cup) mild tikka masala curry paste
- 2 tablespoon tomato purée
- 500 g (2 cups) passata
- 1 tablespoon mango chutney
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) double cream
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Fresh coriander optional
Instructions
- Add the chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, tikka paste, tomato purée, passata, mango chutney and salt to the slow cooker. Stir to coat the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or high for 3½–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Stir in the cream and garam masala. Leave the lid off for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the lemon juice, taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve with rice, naan and coriander, if using.
Notes
- Cut the chicken into similar-sized pieces so it cooks evenly.
- No need to brown the chicken or add extra stock; the sauce has enough liquid for the slow cooker.
- Tikka paste heat varies by brand. Start with a mild one and add chilli at the table if you want more spice.
- Cook on Low for about 6 hours or High for 3½–4 hours. Check the thickest piece reaches 75°C for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the cream and garam masala near the end, then finish with lemon juice.
- Check ingredient labels for allergens, especially on the tikka paste, chutney and any swaps.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 1099mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3848IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 4mg
