Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

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25 min

4 hours

This slow-cooked Chicken Tikka Masala features tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato and yogurt sauce, spiced with ginger, garlic, garam masala, and cayenne pepper.

Ingredients

8 servings

1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree

1-1/2 cups plain yogurt

1/2 large onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon garam masala

2-1/2 teaspoons salt

1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

3/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes

1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 cup heavy whipping cream

Hot cooked basmati rice

Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients (Can blend these first for convenience). Add chicken, jalapeno and bay leaf. Cook, covered, on low 4 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove jalapeno and bay leaf.

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cream until smooth; gradually stir into sauce. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.