If you’re looking for a savory dish that’s rich in protein, you’ve come to the right place. Simmering for hours in a flavorful mix of spices, these mouth-watering morsels of chicken served over rice will be perfect for a lunch with friends or dinner with the family.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
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Calories | 221 |
Ingredients
- 1 scoop Herbalife24 Enhanced Protein Powder*
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds) – cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- ½ large onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- ½ 29-ounce can of tomato puree
- Âľ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Garam masala
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ tablespoon cumin
- ÂĽ tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, depending on your heat preference
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- lemon juice from half a small lemon
- chopped parsley or cilantro, for topping
Instructions
- Place chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, tomato puree, yogurt, olive oil, garam masala, turmeric powder, cumin, paprika, salt, cinnamon, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
- With a spatula, stir to combine everything and make sure the chicken is coated well.
- Gently place the mixture in the insert of the crockpot and add the bay leaf.
- Cover and cook for 8 hours on low (or 4 hours on high).
- When done, in a medium bowl, whisk together corn starch with chicken broth, then pour the mixture into the crockpot and gently stir. Let cook an additional 20 minutes to thicken up.
- Add in Herbalife24 Enhanced Protein Powder and squeeze half a lemon over the mixture then stir to incorporate.
- Serve hot over a bed of white (or brown) rice.
Makes 6 servings.
*Only when prepared as instructed on the product label does our product deliver the full nutrition benefits described on that label.
Nutrition FactsPer serving (Makes 6 servings) |
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Calories:225 |
Protein:33g |
Carbohydrates:11g |
Fat:4g |
Fiber:1g |
Susan BowermanM.S., R.D., CSSD, CSOWM, FAND – Sr. Director, Worldwide Nutrition Education and Training
Susan Bowerman is the senior director of Worldwide Nutrition Education and Training at Herbalife Nutrition. She also serves as a chairwoman of the Dietetic Advisory Board (DAB). As a registered dietitian, she educates distributors about our global nutrition philosophy and is responsible for developing nutrition education and training materials.
Bowerman earned a B.S. in Biology with distinction from the University of Colorado and an M.S. in Food Science and Nutrition from Colorado State University. She is a fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and holds two board certifications as a specialist in Sports Dietetics and in Obesity and Weight Management. When she is not busy teaching and writing, Susan enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and gardening. Her favorite Herbalife Nutrition products include Simply Probiotic and Herbalife Nutrition Formula 1 Healthy Meal Nutritional Shake Mix Banana Caramel.