Slow cooker chicken tikka sandwich filler
A couple of weeks ago I recommended cooking a whole ham to cut down on the cost of more expensive sliced ham for lunchboxes. Some readers got in touch to ask if I had a suggestion on cooked chicken or turkey for sandwiches.
SERVES
8
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
5
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
180
MINUTES
Ingredients
750g fresh chicken fillets
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika (use smoked if you like it spicy)
1 tsp garic granules
1 tsp dried oregano
Method
Place the chicken fillets in the bottom of the slow cooker and sprinkle over the herbs and spices. Put the lid on the cooker and cook on a high heat for 2-3 hours. Once cooked, leave the lid on and allow to reach room temperature before slicing or shredding and storing in the fridge or freezer.
For even better value, cook a whole large chicken,(this will give you about 1kg of white and brown meat). Place the whole chicken in the slow cooker, sprinkle the herbs and spices on top and cook on high for 5-6 hours. Allow the chicken to cool completely before removing the meat from the bones. I portion the meat into lunchboxes. Once cooked it’ll keep in the fridge in a sealed lunchbox for up to 3 days. If I’ve prepared enough for a full week I’ll put half into the freezer.
