The Kitchn: Chicken Tikka Masala, surprisingly easy to make
I didn't think chicken tikka masala could really get much better, but then I remembered my fall season best friend: the slow cooker. This is a curry dish that benefits from a nice, long simmer anyway, so why not let that happen while I'm off doing other things? That's what I call smart cooking.
Spooned over some steamed rice, this easy slow cooker tikka masala is about to make your busy holiday season very happy indeed.
This is a simple "dump and go" recipe. But if you have some extra time, I heartily recommend marinating the chicken in some yogurt and sauteing the onions and garlic with the spices before putting everything in the slow cooker. While the extra steps give the dish a bit more depth and nuance, if you skip them I promise you'll still be happy having this for dinner.
Serve this with a simple pot of basmati rice -- if you start cooking the rice at the same time you add the cream at the end of cooking, the whole meal is ready at the same time.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Serves 4 to 6.
1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
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