Easy Creamy Crock-Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

Easy Creamy Crock-Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

Serves 6

2 lbs / 900 gr free-range organic chicken breasts, cut into 1½-inch chunks

1 large onion, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

1 (29 oz.) can of tomato sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon Garam masala

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon turmeric

½ teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust according to your heat preference)

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 bay leaf

1 cup / 250 ml heavy cream (or full-fat BPA-free coconut milk)

2 tablespoons arrowroot powder*

juice of ½ lemon

*arrowroot powder acts like cornstarch (you can use cornstarch if that’s what you have in your pantry.)

Directions

Grease the inside of your crockpot bowl with a bit of olive oil. Set aside.

Combine all ingredients (except for bay leaves, heavy cream, arrowroot powder, and lemon juice) in a large bowl. With a large large spatula, stir to combine everything, making sure that the chicken is well coated.

Pour the mixture into the slow cooker and place the two bay leaves on top.

Cover and cook for 8 hours on low (or 4 hours on high).

When done, in a small bowl combine heavy cream and arrowroot powder (or cornstarch), and gently stir into the mixture. Let cook an additional 20 minutes to thicken up.

Finally add lemon juice and gently stir to incorporate.

Serve warm.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.