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+title: "Chicken Tikka Masala"
+tags: ['chicken', 'slowcooked', 'indian']
+date: 2022-03-16
+---
+
+- ⏲️ Prep time: 25 min
+- 🍳 Cook time: 4 hours
+- 🍽️ Servings: 8
+
+## Ingredients
+
+- 1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
+- 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
+- 1/2 large onion, finely chopped
+- 2 tablespoons olive oil
+- 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
+- 4 garlic cloves, minced
+- 1 tablespoon [garam masala](/garam-masala)
+- 2-1/2 teaspoons salt
+- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
+- 1 teaspoon paprika
+- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
+- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
+- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
+- 2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
+- 1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
+- 1 bay leaf
+- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
+- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
+- Hot cooked basmati rice
+- Chopped fresh cilantro, optional
+
+## Directions
+
+1. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients (Can blend these first for convenience). Add chicken, jalapeno and bay leaf. Cook, covered, on low 4 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove jalapeno and bay leaf.
+2. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cream until smooth; gradually stir into sauce. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.