Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in without skin
- 1 tablespoons garam masala (available in the spice aisle)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 Maui onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch cilantro, leaves removed for garnish and stems chopped, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Hawaiian salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar