Tandoori Chicken Freezer Meal Recipe

Hannah Stewart

Imagine the rich and vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine right in your own home, with minimal effort and maximum taste.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 5 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Indian

Servings Adults

Calories 711 kcal

Equipment

1 Slow Cooker or Crock Pot
1 High speed blender or food processor
1 gallon freezer bag

Ingredients

Ingredients:

2-3 lb chicken thighs boneless/skinless

Tandoori Sauce (Blend together)

2 tbsp garam masala
1 Medjool date
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp salt
2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
14.5 oz full-fat coconut milk can

Day of Cooking

1 lime

Instructions

Freezer Prep Directions:

Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
Blend sauce ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor.
Add all ingredients, except day of cooking, to labeled freezer bag.
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.
Dump contents of freezer bag into slow cooker.
Cook on low 4-6 hours.
Shred chicken and stir into slow cooker, until chicken is fully covered with tandoori sauce.
Serve over basmati rice and serve with a lime wedge. Optional: top with pickled veggies.

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.
Shred chicken and stir into instant pot, until chicken is fully covered with tandoori sauce.
Serve over basmati rice and serve with a lime wedge. Optional: top with pickled veggies.

Dietary Adjustments

Make it Gluten-Free:

This recipe is naturally gluten-free.

Make it Dairy-Free:

This recipe is naturally dairy-free.

Freezer Labels

Tandoori Chicken Freezer Meal Printable Label

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 711kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 16gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 36gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 186mgPotassium: 2007mgFiber: 35gSugar: 28gCalcium: 184mgIron: 23mg

Keyword crockpot dinners, Fast and Easy Dinner, freezer meals, Tandoori Chicken Slow Cooker