Reserve 1 cup of the yogurt and set aside. Place all remaining ingredients, except for the chicken, into the slow cooker. Stir to combine mixture well.
Use paper towels to pat-dry all chicken pieces to remove excess moisture. Add chicken to the slow cooker.
Cook on low 2 ½ -3 hours. Gently stir in reserved 1 cup of yogurt and cilantro. Serve over cooked basmati rice. Delicious with naan bread as well.
