Sluggish Cooker Coconut Hen Curry

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

Love curry as a lot as we do? Attempt our authentic Easy Coconut Curry Chicken!

This recipe is from certainly one of 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 received an Amazon Weekly Finest Vendor Award!

Ingredient Notes

• Hen Breasts: Reduce into bite-size items. You might additionally use boneless skinless hen thighs with out altering cooking occasions.
• Candy Onion: Candy onions or Vidalia praise the coconut milk and curry spices nicely. You can too use a yellow onion.
• Garlic: Contemporary garlic is all the time greatest. You need to use the sort from a jar, however simply comprehend it has a barely extra bitter taste.
• Curry Powder: We use a yellow curry powder which you could simply discover within the spice aisle of your native grocery retailer.
• Coconut Milk: The total-fat model provides 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 too 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. For those who’re on the lookout for a lighter choice, you’ll be able to substitute low-fat coconut milk should you choose, however your dish received’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 too substitute coconut cream for coconut milk. They’re virtually all the time interchangeable. Not surprisingly, coconut cream will make your Simple Coconut Curry much more thick and wealthy.

Modify 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.

Servings Options

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

Curry pairs nicely with noodles. Rice noodles (vermicelli) are a preferred alternative attributable to straightforward absorption of the curry sauce. You can too use udon or soba, which might simply be discovered within the asian meals aisle of your native grocery store. You may even use spaghetti if pressed for time.

Don’t overlook to pair with naan for dipping in that scrumptious curry sauce. We have now an incredible Homemade Naan recipe or you’ll be able to all the time use store-bought in a pinch!