Chicken Tikka Masala Whole 30 Freezer Meal Recipe

The exquisite blend of spices, creamy coconut milk, succulent pieces of chicken, and perfectly acidity of the tomatoes all in one mouth watering bite. The real magic, though, is that this isn’t just a recipe; it’s a make-ahead freezer meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

1 Slow Cooker
1 High speed blender/food processor
1 gallon freezer bag

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs boneless/skinless. Cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp tapioca flour
2 cups yellow onion diced
1 bay leaf

Sauce (Blend together)

3/4 cup chicken broth
13.6 oz full-fat coconut milk can
6 oz Tomato paste can
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp Garlic powder
1 tbsp Garam masala
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
2 tsp Salt
1 tsp black pepper

Day of cooking

12 oz bag cauliflower rice
1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
1 lemon (Garnish)

Instructions

Freezer Prep Directions

Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
Blend sauce ingredients together in a food processor or high-speed blender.
Add chicken, olive oil, and tapioca flour to the gallon freezer bag and shake. Then add the sauce, diced onion, and bay leaf.
Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker Directions

Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
Add the freezer bag contents to a slow cooker plus 1/2 cup of water.
Cook on low for 3-4 hours
Stir and serve over cauliflower rice. Top with fresh chopped basil or parsley.

Instant Pot Directions

Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
Set to High Pressure for 20 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release.
Stir and serve over cauliflower rice. Top with fresh chopped basil or parsley.

Dietary Adjustments

Make it Gluten-Free:

Ensure your broth is gluten-free.

Make it Dairy-Free:

This recipe is naturally dairy-free.

Freezer Labels

Chicken Tikka Masala

Keyword Chicken Recipes, crockpot dinners, Easy Dinner, Whole 30, Whole 30 Recipe