The ‘I Can’t Believe I Didn’t Do This Sooner’ Crockpot Coconut Curry Chicken
A rich, creamy, and aromatic slow-cooker curry that blends tropical coconut milk with savory spices and tender chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 – 2 lbs chicken breast
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp yellow curry powder
- 3–4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh cilantro and lime for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place in the slow cooker.
- Whisk together coconut milk, curry powder, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all meat is coated.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks, then return to the pot.
- Stir in lime juice or fresh spinach if desired and serve over rice.