Chicken Recipes

Slow cooker chicken tikka masala

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One of the UK’s favourite curries, Slow cooker chicken tikka masala is traditionally made in three stages. Firstly, the chicken is marinated in spiced yoghurt, then chargrilled to give it a delicious lick of smoke and finally simmered in a spicy tomato sauce. This simple recipe makes it easy to create at home in a slow cooker for tender results.

 

 

 

Ingredients

For the marinade

  • 8 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1½ tsp fine sea salt
  • ½ lemon, zest and juice
  • 200g/7oz full-fat natural yoghurt
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 20g/¾oz fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • pinch chilli powder

F0r the grilled onions

  • 2 medium onions, cut into small cubes (approx. 1cm/½in)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • pinch chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp garam masala

For the sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 50ml/2fl oz double or whipping cream
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

To serve

  • 10g/⅓oz fresh coriander

 

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