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Pulled Chicken with Masala Spice {Crockpot}

This simple crockpot pulled chicken recipe is made with masala spice. It is so flavorful and can be served over rice, bread, vegetables.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: crockpot chicken, masala chicken, pulled chicken, slow cooker, whole 30 crockpot recipe, whole30 chicken recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 435kcal
Author: Shuang Shuang Liang

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken
  • 1/2 can of tomato paste
  • 1/2 can of coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup bone broth

Aromatic

  • 1/2 cup of chopped onion
  • 3 cloves of minced garlic
  • 1- inch ginger minced

Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken with all the seasoning and liquid in a bag for a few hours. Overnight for best result.
  • Chop up all the aromatic, onion, garlic, and ginger.
  • Add chicken and the leftover liquid along with the chopped-up aromatic in your crockpot.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Pull the chicken apart with a fork then let it sit in the broth for an additional half an hour or so.
  • Serve with your favorite sides. (See some of my favorite options above in this post). ENJOY!

Notes

  1. For the Chicken, I usually use half chicken breast half chicken thighs
  2. You can substitute bone broth with water or any other broth.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 269mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g