Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

INGREDIENTS

boneless (skinless chicken tenderloins, or about 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 lbs.) - cut into 1.5" cubes)

large onion, (diced)

4 cloves

garlic, (minced)

2 tbsp

fresh ginger, (minced)

: 29- oz can of tomato puree

1 1/2 cups

plain yogurt

2 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

Garam masala

1 tsp

tumeric powder

1 tbsp

cumin

1/2 tbsp

paprika

2 tsp

salt, (or to taste)

3/4 tsp

cinnamon

3/4 tsp

fresh ground black pepper

1 tsp

cayenne pepper, (depending on your heat preference)

leaves bay

1 cup

heavy cream

3 tbsp

cornstarch

Lemon juice from half a small lemon

Chopped parsley or cilantro, (for topping)