Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Coconut Curry Chicken Crock Pot, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a creamy coconut curry sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is designed for simplicity—just toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the magic. The aromatic blend of spices, coconut milk, and fresh herbs creates an irresistible aroma that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With versatile serving options like rice or naan, this meal is not only delicious but also healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin removed)
- 2 cans coconut milk
- 1 large red onion
- 8 cloves garlic
- 2 jalapenos
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 2 tablespoons dried basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 & 1/2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated or minced)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water (COLD)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- 2. Brown the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3. In a slow cooker, combine coconut milk, spices, and aromatics (onion, garlic, jalapenos).
- 4. Add browned chicken to the slow cooker and mix well.
- 5. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
- 6. Shred the chicken and mix in cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
- 7. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg