Indian Spiced Chicken (Slow Cooker) (Murgh Tikka Masala)

This is really a luscious dish. The tender chicken drumsticks are marinated in Tandoori paste (you can use Tikka Masala paste if you prefer), then slow-cooked in our delicious Tikka Masala cooking sauce. Simple, yet flavoursome, this is a perfectly easy dish that is sure to thrill the family.

Serves: 4 people
Preparation time: 1 hour 5 mins
Cooking Time: 3 hours
Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

8 chicken drumsticks, skins removed
2 tbsp Patak's Tandoori Paste
1 tbsp plain yogurt
1 500g jar Patak's Tikka Masala Cooking Sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
150ml water
1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

Methods

Mix together 1 tbsp of vegetable oil, Patak's Tandoori Paste and yogurt. Coat the drumsticks with the mixture and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator (or overnight for a more intense flavour).
Heat the oil in a pan and add the marinated drumsticks. Cook on a high heat until seared and browned all over.
Add the Patak's Tikka Masala Cooking Sauce and water, stir well and transfer to your slow cooker.
Cook on high for 2½ - 3 hours.
Garnish with the chopped coriander and serve hot with rice, chapattis or naan bread.