Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 2 lbs Chicken thighs, boneless skinless

• Produce

  • 1 Cilantro
  • 1 tbsp Coriander, ground
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 2 3 inch piece Ginger
  • 1 Onion, large
  • 1 10-ounce bag Peas, frozen
  • 2 (28-ounce cans Tomatoes

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 Rice

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp Garam masala
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 tbsp Cumin, ground

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy cream

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup plain greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons garam masala
• 2-3 inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
• 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 10-ounce bag frozen peas, thawed
• rice
• cilantro

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine chicken, ground coriander, cumin, and salt. Toss to combine. Stir in yogurt, coating chicken evenly. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add half of chicken and cook until browned on both sides. Transfer to slow cooker. Repeat with remaining chicken.
• In same skillet, add 1 more tablespoon olive oil. Add onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes and saute until onions are softened and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add 1 teaspoon salt ,garam masala, and ginger and cook 1 more minute. Add tomatoes and sugar, turn heat to high, and bring to a boil. Pour over chicken in slow cooker. Cover and cook for 5-6 hours on LOW.
• Whisk together cornstarch and ¼ cup heavy cream and add to crockpot along with remaining heavy cream and peas. Stir to combine. Cover and continue to cook 10 minutes on HIGH.