How to Make Slow cooker chicken tikka masala

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut milk reduces calories while adding creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides a plant-based alternative with lower cost.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar tang with more protein.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder is often more accessible and affordable.

Mix sauce ingredients together in a bowl.

Place chicken thighs in slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.

Pour sauce over chicken.

Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours.

Shred chicken (discard any bones). Stir in coconut milk. Add cilantro.

Serve over basmati rice.

Cooking Techniques

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