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Slow Cooked Coconut Curry Chicken

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🍛 This Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry combines creamy coconut milk and fragrant spices for a comforting and flavorful meal.
⏳ Easy and hands-off, it allows busy cooks to enjoy rich, homemade curry without the fuss of constant stirring.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 500 grams boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes

– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (such as a neutral oil like regular vegetable oil, coconut oil, or butter)

– 2 medium onions, finely chopped

– 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced

– ½ tablespoon grated ginger

– 2 tablespoons curry powder (a blend of spices like coriander, cumin, fennel, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and turmeric powder)

– ¼ cup tomato paste

– 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder or paprika for color and mild heat

– 400 ml full-fat canned coconut milk, at room temperature

– Salt to taste

– Chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves for garnish

Instructions

1-First Step: Prep the Aromatics and Protein Trim and cut 500 grams of boneless chicken breast or thighs into cubes, then season lightly with salt. Finely chop 2 medium onions, mince 1 tablespoon of garlic, and grate ½ tablespoon of ginger. This quick prep sets the stage for a rich base, ensuring even cooking in your slow cooker.

2-Second Step: Build the Curry Base Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions until soft and transparent, then add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about a minute until the raw smell fades. Stir in 2 tablespoons of curry powder and sauté for 30 seconds to release its aroma, being careful not to burn it.

3-Third Step: Combine and Slow Cook Transfer the curry base to your slow cooker and add the chicken cubes, ¼ cup tomato paste, 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder or paprika, salt to taste, and 400 ml full-fat canned coconut milk. Mix everything well and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 hours. For a different approach, you can try stovetop preparation by adding a splash of water to the pan after the base, then adding the chicken and cooking on high heat for 5 minutes before adding the coconut milk and other items, covering and simmering on low for 12-15 minutes.

4-Fourth Step: Finish and Serve Once done, garnish with chopped coriander leaves. This method creates a creamy, flavorful dish with about 15 minutes prep and a total time of around 4 hours and 10 minutes. Remember, the nutritional info per 100g includes 454 calories, 14g carbohydrates, 30g protein, and other details like 33g fat and key vitamins, making it a balanced choice.

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Notes

🌿 Use fresh curry powder for enhanced flavor.
🔥 Always sauté aromatics first to deepen the taste.
🥥 For thicker curry, avoid low-fat coconut milk and consider a cornstarch slurry if needed.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours on high or 5 hours on low
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking, Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Indian-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 454
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 329 mg
  • Fat: 33 g
  • Saturated Fat: 26 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg