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Crockpot Tikka Masala

There’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of Tikka Masala. This version is lightened up, packed with protein, and made right in the crockpot (or even faster in a VitaClay!). It’s an easy meal prep option that makes 8 hearty servings, each coming in at just 350 calories with 46 grams of protein.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chicken, chicken recipes, crockpot, easy lunch, healthy meal prep, healthy recipe, meal prep, vitaclay
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • VitaClay or crockpot
  • Can opener
  • Zester

Ingredients

  • 2.5 pounds Chicken breast fresh
  • 2 15oz. jars Burman's Tikka masala curry sauce ALDI brand
  • 1 28 oz. can Tuttoroso whole peeled plum tomatoes & juice
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 Limes zest and juice
  • 3 TBSP Squeeze ginger or fresh
  • 3 TBSP Garlic minced
  • 1 small Onion Diced
  • 2 tsp Garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Place everything into the VitaClay/Crockpot. If using the VitaClay, set to slow cooking for 2 hours making sure to check every 20-30 minutes. Add water if needed to prevent burning clay bottom.
    If using a traditional crockpot, set to low for 6-8 hours.
  • Once chicken is tender, shred or take a fork and break into large chunks.
  • Add the cilantro and season to taste with more salt and pepper
  • Serve as you wish.

Notes

Click to check out the VitaClay
Click HERE to see a super easy way to shred the chicken.