Ingredients
– 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
– 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
– 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
– 2 tablespoons curry powder
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander
– ½ teaspoon turmeric
– ½ teaspoon red chili powder (adjust for spice preference)
– 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
– Fresh cilantro, for garnish
– Cooked rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
Creating Slow Cooker Chicken Curry is simple when you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season them with salt and pepper.
2. Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
3. Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the sautéed aromatics, chicken, curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, diced tomatoes, and coconut milk. Stir well to combine.
4. Add Fish Sauce: If using, add the fish sauce for an extra depth of flavor. Mix thoroughly.
5. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
6. Add Peas: If using frozen peas, stir them into the curry during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
7. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or spices as desired.
8. Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible curry effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 25g