Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry

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4.5

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    7 hrs

  • Total Time

    7 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    466 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry

Coconut Chicken Curry is incredibly flavorful and letting your slow cooker do all the heavy lifting makes it even better. There is a little prep and sautéing before it all goes into the slow-cooker, but it's not too much and even can be done ahead of time. Serve over perfectly steamed rice for the most amazing meal.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoon curry powder Madras-style, or regular
  • 2 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock
  • 1 13.3 oz can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 3 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 sweet potato peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon basil or Thai basil, cut into small strips, for garnish (optional)
  • Steamed rice for serving
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Instructions

  1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet or saucepan. Add the shallot and ginger and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds, or until aromatic.
  2. Stir in the curry powder, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Cook, stirring often, until fully combined and very aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in the broth/stock and then the coconut milk and fish sauce. Bring to a boil and then turn down the heat and simmer for a few minutes.
  4. Place the chicken, carrots, and sweet potatoes in your slow-cooker. Carefully pour the sauce over the top. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours or on HIGH for 2½ hours, or until chicken is very tender and fully cooked. Taste and add salt, to taste (usually 1 to 2 tsp).
  5. In a small bowl, add 2 tablespoon of cool water to the cornstarch. Use a spoon to stir the mixture until dissolved. Slowly stir in the slurry until the sauce thickens somewhat, after 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Serve over steamed rice and garnish with basil strips (if using).

Notes

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  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can be substituted for the thighs. You can also leave the thighs and/or breasts whole. If cutting them up, don't cut them too small, otherwise, they will become so tender the meat will shred. 
  • Don't overdo it with the cornstarch slurry. The sauce shouldn't be as thick as gravy, but it should not be too thin, either. Add just enough of the slurry to slightly thicken the sauce. The small amount of cornstarch won't cause any issues when reheating. 
  • Leftovers will keep covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stove over medium heat. 
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 466kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 167mg (56%) Sodium 631mg (26%) Potassium 603mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 8087IU (162%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 466 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 466kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 167mg 56%
Sodium 631mg 26%
Potassium 603mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 8087IU 162%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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