Zesty Crockpot Chicken Curry
This Zesty Crockpot Chicken Curry is a flavorful, hassle-free weeknight meal that combines tender chicken thighs with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk. Perfect for busy families, this slow cooker dish allows you to prepare dinner with minimal effort while delivering deep, satisfying flavors. Serve it over rice or with warm naan for a comforting culinary experience that will quickly become a household favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) / 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the onion, garlic, ginger, carrots, and bell peppers into even pieces.
- Optional: In a pan over medium heat, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until softened.
- Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Layer in the sautéed aromatics (if used), chopped vegetables, curry powder, salt, pepper, and coconut milk over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks and stir everything together before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg