Lunch: Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Recipe by MeanDean This is a very quick, easy, and tasty version of the national dish of the UK! Try it once and you'll make it time and again. Serve over basmati rice.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Chicken Breast, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
1 (14.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup plain yogurt
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
lemon, juiced

Instructions

Stir chicken, tomato sauce, yogurt, jalapeno pepper, ginger, cumin, garam masala, black pepper, paprika, garlic, cinnamon, coriander, and salt together in a slow cooker.
Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Stir cream, cilantro, and lemon juice into chicken mixture during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

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