Thursday, September 27, 2012

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala


Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Produce used: Cilantro, garlic, ginger, jalapeno, onion, peas

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  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3/4 Tbsp ground coriander
  • 3/4 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 6 oz plain yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 small jalapeno (or 1/2 a large jalapeno), stem removed, seeded, and pierced several times with a knife
  •  3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp garam masala
  • 1 piece ginger (about 2-3 inches), peeled and grated
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 3 cups uncooked rice
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cups cooked peas
  • chopped fresh cilantro
 Cut the chicken thighs into small pieces and put in a small bowl.  Sprinkle with coriander, cumin, and 3/4 tsp salt.  Stir in the yogurt until all the pieces are evenly coated.  Let sit for 10 minutes.

Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a large saute pan over medium high heat.  Add about half of the chicken and quickly brown the outside, then transfer to slow cooker.  Repeat with remaining 1 Tbsp butter and remaining chicken.  Put the pierced jalapeno on top of the chicken in the slow cooker.

Return the pan to the heat and melt 3 Tbsp butter.  Add the onions, garlic, and 3/4 Tbsp kosher salt and cook, stirring frequently until the onions begin to brown.  Stir in the garam masala and ginger and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).  Raise the heat to high and stir in crushed tomatoes and sugar.  Stir well, scraping the caramelized bits from the bottom of the pan and bring to a boil.  Pour over the chicken in the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours until the chicken is very tender.

Whisk together cornstarch and cream until smooth.  Pour into slow cooker and cook on high for about 10 minutes, until bubbly around the edges.

Put rice and water in rice cooker or in pan on stove and cook until liquid is gone and rice is tender.  Stir in butter and peas.

Serve tikka masala over rice and top with a generous amount of chopped cilantro.



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