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Slow Cooked Coconut Chicken Stew: Easy & Delicious Recipe

Recipe by Arti Rout

updated on- May 17, 2026

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Slow Cooked Coconut Chicken Stew

Making a Slow Cooked Coconut Chicken Stew feels like a magic trick for anyone just starting out in the kitchen. You might think cooking a nice dinner requires crazy skills or years of practice. I promise you it really does not. You just need a pot and a few simple ingredients.

Have you ever wanted to make a homemade meal that actually tastes amazing without stressing out? This recipe makes you look like a total pro on your very first try. You toss things together, walk away, and let the slow cooker do all the hard work. It honestly feels like cheating, LOL.

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Why Slow Cooked Coconut Chicken Stew is Perfect for Beginners

Cooking can feel super scary when you look at massive ingredient lists. We keep things basic and easy here. You do not need any special knife skills or fancy kitchen gadgets.

  • You control the pace. You take your time getting everything ready before the heat even turns on.
  • The slow cooker works for you. You just wait while the flavors mix together naturally.
  • It forgives mistakes. If you leave it cooking a little longer, the chicken only gets more tender and delicious.
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Ingredients Needed (Detail list is below in recipe)

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Recipe

Slow Cooked Coconut Chicken Stew

Recipe by – Arti Rout
Slow Cooked Coconut Chicken Stew makes your dinner completely stress-free. You just prep the basics and let the pot do the hard work for you. Enjoy
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Servings 6
Calories 621 kcal
number of servings6

Ingredients

  • 8 Small skinless Chicken thigh
  • 1 Cup Roughly Chop Potato
  • 1/2 Cup Roughly Chop Carrot
  • 2 tbsp Caramalized Onion
  • 1 tbsp Crushed Ginger Garlic
  • 1 tspn Black Pepper Powder
  • 2 tspn Curry Powder
  • 3-4 Cup Coconut Milk
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 10-12 Curry Leaves
  • 4 Red/ Green Chilli
  • 4 Green Cardamom
  • 3-4 Cloves
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 Star anise
  • 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 roasting mode for 5 minutes then add butter and whole spices.
  • Add curry leaves, chilli, ginger garlic and caramalised onion, roast them for few seconds
  • Now add black pepper, salt, curry powder and chicken, Mix everything well.
  • Now add coconut milk, coriander leaves and give it a good mix. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5–6 hours.
  • Serve hot just as it is or with the bread of your choice.
  • For a visual reference you can watch our video linked below the recipe.
  • Enjoy😋

NUTRITION INFO

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooked Coconut Chicken Stew
Amount per Serving
Calories
621
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
51
g
78
%
Saturated Fat
 
29
g
181
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
153
mg
51
%
Sodium
 
257
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
773
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
 
15
g
5
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
 
2028
IU
41
%
Vitamin C
 
46
mg
56
%
Calcium
 
63
mg
6
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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You just learned how to make a complete, comforting dinner from scratch. Cooking simply means mixing heat with things that taste good. I hope you feel super proud of whatever you pull out of that pot today. Go text a friend and casually brag about your new cooking skills! 😉

If this slow cooked coconut chicken stew leaves you wanting more, you absolutely need to explore our ultimate list of healthy chicken recipes for your next tasty and easy meal.

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