Slow Cooker Tikka Masala | Spice Specialist

Ingredients

• 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" pieces
• 1/2 yellow onion diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp. ginger fresh, grated ( 2 tsp dried, ground)
• 1 29 oz. can tomato puree
• 1 1/2 cups yogurt plain
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. garam masala
• 1 tbsp. cumin
• 1/2 tbsp. paprika
• 2 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp black pepper, ground
• 1 tsp cayenne powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
• prepared long grain or Basmati rice
• cilantro chopped, for serving