Sluggish Cooker Coconut Hen Curry

We love this straightforward Coconut Hen Curry as a result of it’s so easy to arrange with elements that will already be in your pantry and the sluggish cooker makes it even simpler. This scrumptious curry is stuffed with tons of spices, tender rooster, and creamy coconut milk. Pair with rice and naan and you’ve got a simple, flavorful meal.

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Why Our Recipe

This recipe has an excellent fast prep time (5 minutes!) and the remainder takes care of itself within the sluggish cooker.
Curry spices give this recipe superb taste and is as straightforward as it’s spectacular!
Full-fat coconut milk offers an irresistibly clean texture.

This recipe is from one among our cookbooks! It was first revealed within the guide Fool’s Information to Sluggish Cooker Cooking which Rachel wrote in 2013. It’s been a household favourite recipe ever since! The cookbook was republished as The Stay At Home Chef Slow Cooker Cookbook in 2021 and even gained an Amazon Weekly Finest Vendor Award!

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients used to make Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry.

Hen Breasts: Minimize into bite-size items. You might additionally use boneless skinless rooster thighs with out altering cooking instances.
Candy Onion: Candy onions or Vidalia praise the coconut milk and curry spices effectively. You can even use a yellow onion.
Garlic: Recent garlic is at all times finest. You should utilize the sort from a jar, however simply understand it has a barely extra bitter taste.
Curry Powder: We use a yellow curry powder that you would be able to simply discover within the spice aisle of your native grocery retailer.
Coconut Milk: The complete-fat model offers a robust coconut taste and a wealthy creaminess that you simply’ll need.
Diced Tomatoes: We use canned diced tomatoes for this recipe. You can even use fire-roasted tomatoes.
Tomato Sauce: This thickens the stew and provides a concentrated tomato taste.
Granulated Sugar: A small quantity balances the acidity and enhances the general taste.

Coconut Milk Choices

Use full-fat coconut milk for the perfect coconut taste and the creamiest outcomes. In case you’re in search of a lighter possibility, you may substitute low-fat coconut milk for those who choose, however your dish gained’t be as thick. Repair this by including half a tablespoon of cornstarch blended with a tablespoon of water to thicken the sauce.

You can even substitute coconut cream for coconut milk. They’re virtually at all times interchangeable. Not surprisingly, coconut cream will make your Straightforward Coconut Curry much more thick and wealthy.

Alter the Warmth

Thai curry is historically served spicy, however ours is fairly delicate. The coconut milk additionally brings down the spice degree a bit by itself.

If you wish to crank up the warmth, add some chili garlic sauce (add half a teaspoon at a time after which style earlier than including extra) or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.

Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry in a bowl with rice and spoon.

Servings Options

Serve on a mattress of white rice (we love Jasmine rice), which soaks up all of the curry taste. You can even use brown rice for those who choose, although it’s not conventional.

Curry pairs effectively with noodles. Rice noodles (vermicelli) are a well-liked selection attributable to straightforward absorption of the curry sauce. You can even use udon or soba, which might simply be discovered within the asian meals aisle of your native grocery store. You’ll be able to even use spaghetti if pressed for time.

Don’t overlook to pair with naan for dipping in that scrumptious curry sauce. We’ve an incredible Homemade Naan recipe or you may at all times use store-bought in a pinch!