SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

This Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala boasts a rich and aromatic sauce, and tender juicy chicken. Make four servings for the price of one take out!

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 Tbsp garam masala ($0.45)
• 1/2 tsp cumin ($0.05)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric ($0.05)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.05)
• 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional) ($0.02)
• Freshly cracked pepper ($0.02)
• 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs ($5.78)
• 1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04)
• 1 yellow onion, diced ($0.32)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced ($0.24)
• 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger ($0.11)
• 15 oz. tomato sauce ($0.50)
• 1/3 cup heavy cream ($0.32)
• FOR SERVING
• 4 cups cooked rice ($0.70)
• 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro ($0.1

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a small bowl, combine the garam masala, cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, cayenne, and some freshly cracked pepper (about 10 cranks of a pepper mill). Sprinkle the spice mix over both sides of the chicken thighs, coating them liberally.
2. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until well browned (the chicken does not need to be cooked through). Transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker.
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