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Slow Cooker Basil Chicken Coconut Curry

Slow Cooker Basil Chicken Coconut Curry for Cozy Nights

Slow Cooker Basil Chicken Coconut Curry is a creamy and fragrant dish perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Oil for searing
For the Curry Base
  • 1 can Coconut Milk lite coconut milk optional
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Basil or fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons Yellow Curry Powder adjust for heat
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder add more for spiciness
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Red Onion or yellow onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Jalapeños seeds optional
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger freshly grated
For Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mixed with cold water
For Garnishing
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro optional

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Remove the skin from chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs for about 2 minutes on each side.
  3. In the slow cooker, mix coconut milk, dried basil, salt, pepper, yellow curry powder, and chili powder.
  4. Add chopped red onion, minced garlic, and jalapeños to the slow cooker.
  5. Place seared chicken thighs in the slow cooker, coating them in the sauce.
  6. Set slow cooker on HIGH for 4-5 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.
  7. Remove chicken, add ginger to sauce, and mix cornstarch with cold water; stir into the sauce.
  8. Shred the cooked chicken and return it to the sauce, mixing well.
  9. Stir in fresh cilantro before serving over rice or with warm naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 670mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, consider searing the chicken and adjust the chili powder based on spice tolerance.

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