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Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken

Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken
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This Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken recipe offers a comforting, creamy, and flavorful meal that’s incredibly easy to prepare. Tender chicken thighs simmer in rich coconut milk combined with fragrant curry spices, garlic, ginger, and tomato paste, slow-cooked to perfection for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot dish is customizable, nutritious, and pairs wonderfully with rice or naan for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 to 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Finishing Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and mince the garlic and ginger, chop the onion into thin slices, and trim the chicken thighs if needed to ensure even cooking. Having all ingredients ready will make assembly fast and easy.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, ginger, curry powder, tomato paste, coconut milk, and chicken broth on top. Stir gently to distribute the spices and liquids evenly around the chicken.
  3. Cook Low and Slow: Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 6 to 7 hours, or cook on high for 3 to 4 hours. The chicken will become tender and infused with the flavorful curry sauce.
  4. Finish with Lime Juice and Cilantro: After cooking, stir in fresh lime juice to brighten the dish. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top just before serving to add herbal brightness and color.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken thighs for more flavor and moisture retention.
  • Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to keep heat and moisture trapped inside.
  • Adjust seasoning at the end with salt, pepper, or extra lime juice to taste.
  • Use full-fat coconut milk to ensure a creamy, rich sauce.
  • For convenience, assemble ingredients in the slow cooker insert the night before, refrigerate, and cook the next day.

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Keywords: slow cooker curry chicken, coconut curry chicken, easy slow cooker dinner, creamy chicken curry, gluten free curry recipe

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