Description
Coconut Curry Chicken is a rich and aromatic dish that combines tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and fragrant curry spices. The slow cooker does most of the work for you, leaving you with a flavorful meal that pairs perfectly with rice. This easy-to-make dish is not only comforting but also a delightful way to enjoy the warm, complex flavors of curry.
Ingredients
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup light coconut milk
4 teaspoons curry powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups hot cooked rice
Optional: Cilantro, shredded coconut, chopped peanuts, and thinly sliced red chiles for garnish
Instructions
- Place the peeled and cubed potatoes and chopped onion in the bottom of a 3- or 4-quart slow cooker.
- Heat the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breast halves and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until lightly browned on both sides. Transfer the browned chicken to the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, curry powder, minced garlic, chicken bouillon granules, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the curry sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Slice the chicken into pieces.
- Serve the sliced chicken with the curry sauce over hot cooked rice. If desired, garnish with cilantro, shredded coconut, chopped peanuts, and thinly sliced red chiles for an extra layer of flavor.
Notes
- For a plant-based version, substitute the chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the curry sauce.
- Feel free to add more vegetables, such as bell peppers, carrots, or spinach, for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours on low
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian, Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
