[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-tikka-masala-recipe\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-tikka-masala-recipe\/","headline":"Paleo Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe","name":"Paleo Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe","description":"This slow cooker Paleo chicken tikka masala is so easy with only a few ingredients and it tastes like I was cooking in the kitchen for half the day.","datePublished":"2017-09-29","dateModified":"2021-05-27","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/author\/admin\/#Person","name":"Rebecca Baron","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/author\/admin\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/633db4fb7ed9d2590b227dabf72c5c29660269aeb3ce3e15c319a88a5df98ef3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/633db4fb7ed9d2590b227dabf72c5c29660269aeb3ce3e15c319a88a5df98ef3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"My Natural Family","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/mnf-logo.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/mnf-logo.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Slow-Cooker-Tikka-Masala-3.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Slow-Cooker-Tikka-Masala-3.jpg","height":902,"width":600},"url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-tikka-masala-recipe\/","commentCount":"26","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-tikka-masala-recipe\/#Comment1","dateCreated":"2019-08-19 20:14:51","description":"I haven't tried it myself but it should work fine. Please come back and comment if you try so others will know if it works.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca Baron","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-tikka-masala-recipe\/#Comment2","dateCreated":"2019-08-08 19:35:10","description":"Hi!\r\nCan you use ghee instead of olive oil for this recipe?","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Sarah","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-tikka-masala-recipe\/#Comment3","dateCreated":"2018-11-01 11:18:06","description":"Such a good idea! We're in love with cauliflower at our house and it would be so good in this recipe since it absorbs flavors so well.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-tikka-masala-recipe\/#Comment4","dateCreated":"2018-10-29 18:43:48","description":"Wonderful ! I added a head of cauliflower at the beginning so it would take on the flavor and omitted any cauliflower rice (I\u2019m on a Ketogenic lifestyle). It makes almost like a stew. Will make great leftovers for lunch at work this week.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Virginia","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-tikka-masala-recipe\/#Comment5","dateCreated":"2018-09-05 09:59:47","description":"Great idea! I'm glad you like the recipe. Thanks for commenting.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-tikka-masala-recipe\/#Comment6","dateCreated":"2018-09-04 18:28:21","description":"I loved this so much! The flavor is amazing and it's SO easy. To make it even faster I threw the chicken thighs in whole and shredded them at the end. Thanks for sharing!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Cassandra @ Uncommonly Well","url":"https:\/\/uncommonlywell.co\/"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-tikka-masala-recipe\/#Comment7","dateCreated":"2018-05-01 21:45:28","description":"What a great idea! Thanks for the comment.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-tikka-masala-recipe\/#Comment8","dateCreated":"2018-04-29 12:32:56","description":"I\u2019m making this for the second time today!  My family LOVES it and it\u2019s so easy!!  I do put the tomatoes and onions and spices as well as the coconut milk in the blender somthere are no chunks and then just pour over the chicken....the crock pot does the rest!  Thank you so much!!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Julie Dragoo","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-tikka-masala-recipe\/#Comment9","dateCreated":"2018-02-26 11:06:30","description":"Good catch! Sometimes I change the recipes around so much I miss things. I don't drain the diced tomatoes, but what do sometimes is blend the diced tomatoes, so it's more like a tomato sauce and there aren't chunks. My children don't like the chunks as much and it's more like spaghetti sauce when you blend it, so they like it better.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-tikka-masala-recipe\/#Comment10","dateCreated":"2018-02-22 15:31:49","description":"Thanks for posting!  Found this recipe on Pinterest. I'm excited to try it.  On step 3 it says tomato sauce but the recipe calls for diced tomatoes.  Is that what you meant? Also, do I drain the diced tomatoes or leave the liquid? Thanks for your help!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jalene","url":"http:\/\/donteatwheat.com"}}],"about":["Dairy-Free Recipes"],"wordCount":835,"articleBody":"Jump to Recipe·Print RecipeSpread the loveThis Paleo slow cooker chicken tikka masala recipe is so easy with only a few ingredients and it tastes like I was cooking in the kitchen for half the day. This recipe is a simplified version of traditional Indian cuisine.I'm not going to lie and say it's exactly the same as you would get in India. However, it's easy, simple and very healthy. This recipe uses coconut milk as the main ingredient.  Browning the chicken in a pan first, along with the onion and spices develops a deeper flavor and richer sauce. The Garam Masala can be found in any Indian grocery store, but I was even able to find it in my small town grocery store, so maybe it is becoming a more prominent spice.As pictured, this recipe is not Paleo or Whole30 (because of the naan bread) but it's easy to eat it like soup out of the bowl or put over cauliflower rice or cauliflower mash. I've even seen Paleo naan bread recipes on Pinterest if you would like to try that.To make it Clean Eating, serve it over brown rice or quinoa *. Traditionally this would be served over basmati rice, but all my family prefers jasmine rice. We like it because it has the most substance and is a little sticky and chewy. I never liked white rice until I tried jasmine and now I love jasmine rice.My children all love this Paleo chicken tikka masala recipe. We all love to go to the Indian restaurant near our house and the only thing my children want is tikka masala. I love eating there because my children actually eat real food instead of an expensive, tasteless, unhealthy kid's meal.Getting a couple of dishes to share usually ends up costing as much as that. I like it because I get to try a wide variety of foods. I think MY favorite Indian food is either Indian saag recipe or Indian chicken korma coconut milk recipe, depending on the restaurant. Click the links above to get my recipes for both of those.The chicken masala we get from our favorite Indian restaurant uses chicken breast, but I don't like chicken breasts in the slow cooker because it's very easy to get dried out and tough. However, chicken thighs get soft, tender and juicy in the slow cooker. I think the tomato-based sauce actually helps tenderize the chicken thighs. If you don't want to use coconut milk, you can use another milk alternative, such as almond milk - or cream is good too.Have you tried tikka masala before? Share in the comments below, we would love to hear from you! Share with all your friends you think might like this recipe!PrintRecipeclock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPaleo slow cooker chicken tikka masala Recipe\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 Stars\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4 Stars\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3 Stars\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 Stars\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 Star\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 from 3 reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor: Rebecca Baron\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrep Time: 15 minutes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCook Time: 240 minutes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTotal Time: 255 minutes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYield: 6 1x\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCategory: Main Course\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCuisine: Indian\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrint Recipe\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSave Recipe\t\t\t\t\t\tRecipe Saved\t(function(){\tfunction ensureSlickstream() {\t\treturn new Promise((resolve, reject) => {\t\t\tif (window.slickstream) {\t\t\t\tresolve(window.slickstream.v1);\t\t\t} else {\t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener('slickstream-ready', () => {\t\t\t\t\tresolve(window.slickstream.v1);\t\t\t\t});\t\t\t}\t\t});\t}\tfunction updateFavoriteButtonState() {\t\tensureSlickstream().then(function(slickstream) {\t\t\tvar isFavorite = slickstream.favorites.getState();\t\t\tdocument.querySelectorAll('.tasty-recipes-slickstream-button').forEach(function(el) {\t\t\t\tel.querySelector('.tasty-recipes-saved').style.display = isFavorite ? null : 'none';\t\t\t\tel.querySelector('.tasty-recipes-not-saved').style.display = isFavorite ? 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The Garam Masala can be found in any Indian grocery store, but I was even able to find it in my small town grocery store, so maybe it is becoming a more prominent spice.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIngredients\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tScale\t\t\t\t\t\t1x2x3x\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 Tbl Extra Virgin Olive Oil6 Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless) (cut into 1\"pieces)1 Yellow Onion (diced)2 tsp Garlic (minced)2 tsp Coarse Real Salt (Kosher)1 \u00bd Tbl Garam Marsala\u00bd tsp Paprika3 Tbl Tomato Paste1 28 oz can Diced Tomatoes1 15 oz can Coconut Milk *Fresh Cilantro (to garnish)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCook Mode\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrevent your screen from going dark\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInstructions\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHeat the oil in a saute pan. Add the chicken and cook until it is golden brown on all sides. Add the chicken to the slow cooker and put the pan back on the heat.Add the onion to the pan and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, Garam Masala, and paprika and saute for another minute. Stir the tomato paste in and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes to the pan and bring to a simmer.Pour the diced tomatoes over the chicken in the slow cooker along with the can of coconut milk. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Remove the lid of the slow cooker for the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.Serve over brown rice and garnish with chopped cilantro.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou may also like...The Best Healthy Crockpot Recipes from My BlogGluten-Free Healthy Cafe Rio Sweet Pork RecipeInstant Pot Thai Basil Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk RecipeHealthy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken RecipeDairy-Free Crock Pot Recipes IndexPork Crock Pot Chili Verde RecipeGluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup Slow Cooker RecipeGluten-Free Crock Pot Recipes Index"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Paleo Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe","item":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-tikka-masala-recipe\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]