Busy weeknights call for easy dinners and this Crockpot Thai Chicken Curry is one of my favorite recipes to have on repeat. If you’ve ever realized you forgot to plan dinner until it was almost time to start cooking, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why I love this recipe. Simply add the ingredients to your slow cooker, let it simmer away for a few hours and enjoy a rich, creamy Thai-inspired curry that’s full of flavor with almost no effort.
Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Thai Chicken Curry
After a long day, I don’t want to spend hours cooking dinner. That’s why I love this slow cooker recipe. While Thai curries are known for their bold flavors, slow cooking gives the spices and coconut milk time to blend into a rich, flavorful sauce. It only takes 10 minutes to prep, then the slow cooker does the rest. In about 4 hours, you’ll have a delicious meal that serves 6.
My Cooking Observations and Actions
While trying different cooking methods, I noticed that heat can change the texture of meat. Chicken breast can become dry and tough very quickly on the stovetop. A slow cooker uses gentle, steady heat, which keeps the chicken soft and tender. That is why I use it for weekend meal prep. It saves time, frees up my afternoon, and gives me perfect results every time.
Key Learnings for the Perfect Curry
I learned that balancing the flavours is very important. Coconut milk makes the curry rich and creamy, while sriracha and fresh lime juice add a spicy and fresh taste. The lime juice also helps balance the richness. I recommend adding fresh lime at the end for the best flavour.
Lets Make it..
Recipe
Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Curry With Coconut
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Ingredients
- 3 Chicken Breast
- 12-15 Snow Peas
- 1 tbsp Crushed Ginger Garlic
- 2 tbsp caramelized Onion
- 3-4 tbsp Red Thai Curry Paste
- 1-2 tspn Chili Flakes
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
- 400 gm Coconut Milk
- 2 Chopped Thai Red Chili
- 1/2 Lime Juice
- Oil
- Handful of Coriander Leaves
Instructions
- I used a slow cooker with a sauté function. If you are using a traditional slow cooker, then you can do the sauté steps in a pan first and then add everything to your slow cooker.
- Preheat the cooker on roast for 7–8 minutes, Once it's ready add oil along with crushed ginger-garlic .
- Now add the caramelized onion, sriracha, soy sauce and chilli flakes. Let it cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Now add the chicken and combine it well with the spices then add coconut milk and mix well.
- Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours then add snow peas, chopped chilli and coriander leaves.
- Finish with squeeze of lime and give it a good mix, Serve with plain rice and your favorite side dishes.
- For visual reference you can watch our video linked below the recipe.
- Enjoy😋
Video
NUTRITION INFO
Try this slow cooker recipe this weekend. It may soon become one of your favourite weekly meals. Leave a comment and let me know how you liked it. Happy cooking!
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