Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Meat

  • 1 lb Chicken breasts, boneless skinless

• Produce

  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, fresh
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 1 Onion, small

• Canned Goods

  • 3/4 cup Coconut milk, light
  • 1 jar Mutti tomato puree

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Curry powder
  • 1 tbsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric, ground

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tsp Olive oil

Found on ambitiouskitchen.com

Description

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
• 1 jar (24.5oz) Mutti tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3/4 cup light coconut milk
• Additional salt, to taste
• For garnish: greek yogurt & cilantro

Directions

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in onion, jalapeno and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes or until onions are slightly golden and translucent. Transfer to a large slow cooker. Add in tomato puree, lemon juice, garam masala, paprika, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and curry powder; stirring to combine. Add chicken breasts and spoon sauce over the chicken to make sure they are covered. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
• Once cooked, remove chicken with a slotted spoon and transfer to a cutting board. Shred the chicken with two forks, then transfer back to the slow cooker. Stir in coconut milk and allow to cook on high UNCOVERED for 15-20 more minutes to help thicken the sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary, including adding more salt, if desired.
• Serve with brown rice, pita bread/naan or enjoy as is. Garnish with plain greek yogurt and chopped cilantro.

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