Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Easiest Curry Night Ever

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
• 1 tsp (5 ml) garam masala
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) chili powder (optional, for a bit of a kick!)
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) black pepper
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch (2.5 cm) piece of ginger, grated
• 1 (14.5 oz/411g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14.5 oz/411g) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) brown sugar (light or dark)
• 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) chili powder (optional)
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish