Tender chicken slow cooked in a creamy yogurt and coconut curry sauce with warm spices.
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 onion finely chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 cup ground almonds
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro optional
Cook chopped onion in oil until softened.
Add garlic, ginger, and spices and cook briefly.
Transfer mixture to slow cooker.
Place chicken in slow cooker.
Mix coconut milk, yogurt, tomato paste, almonds, salt, and pepper.
Pour sauce over chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW 5–6 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
Stir sauce gently once chicken becomes tender.
Add lemon juice before serving.
Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice.
Ground almonds help thicken the curry sauce while adding mild nutty flavor.