Healthy Chicken Curry (Slow Cooker Recipe)
User Reviews
4.8
-
Prep Time
20 mins
-
Cook Time
4 hrs
-
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
-
Servings
6
-
Calories
229 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
Indian
Healthy Chicken Curry (Slow Cooker Recipe)
Description
Healthy Chicken Curry (Slow Cooker Recipe) features boneless chicken breast combined with diced onions, carrots, and minced garlic, infused with a spice mixture of yellow curry powder, turmeric, black pepper, and salt. Slow cooking for several hours allows the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender. The addition of cornstarch thickens the curry liquid. Before serving, Greek yogurt mixed with fresh cilantro is stirred in, lending creaminess and brightness to the dish while tempering the spice. This curry is versatile and can be served on a bed of rice or cauliflower rice, providing a nutritious meal option that showcases a mild but aromatic Indian-inspired flavor profile suitable for cooler days or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1.25 lb. chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes, boneless
- 2 onion diced, small, 270g
- 4 carrot sliced, 280g
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp yellow curry powder
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch 16g
- 2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp Turmeric ground
- 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Greek yogurt Use dairy-free if needed, plain, nonfat, 227g
- 1/4 cup cilantro freshly chopped
Instructions
- Add the chicken, onion and carrots and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
- Combine the curry powder, cornstarch, salt, pepper and turmeric in a small bowl. Toss with chicken mixture. Add the chicken broth and cover.
- Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
- Ladle about 1 cup of the cooking liquid into a bowl and combine with the yogurt and cilantro; add mixture back to the slow cooker, stirring gently. Season with salt as needed.
- Serve over a bed of rice, cauliflower rice, or whatever suits your fancy! Garnish with more cilantro on top.
Notes
- For Instant Pot cooking, sauté the chicken briefly before adding other ingredients, cook under high pressure for 8 minutes, then naturally release for 10 minutes before quick releasing.
- Stir in the yogurt and cilantro only after pressure cooking to preserve their flavors and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe (219g) | |
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.4g | 4% |
| Protein | 26.2g | 52% |
| Fat | 2.6g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5.4g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
You'll Also Love
