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{Slow Cooker} Coconut Curry Chicken Thighs

Updated: Jun 11, 2021 Β· Published: Jan 8, 2014 by Chris Cockren Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β· 39 Comments

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slow cooker coconut curry chicken

A warming, comforting recipe for your slow cooker!  This Coconut Curry Chicken is full of flavor (hello curry, garam masala, and turmeric) and is super easy to prepare for those busy weeknight dinners.

It's cold.  Like, stupid cold.

But that hasn't stopped Steve and I from keeping our commitment to hit the gym. We're determined.  It feels great to be back, although our muscles are revolting from months (okay, years) of inactivity.  My chest hurts.  My arms really hurt.  I'm so sore that I literally needed Asheley's help taking off my sweatshirt yesterday.  Stop making fun of me.

And I wish I could tell you that this warming, comforting bowl of slow cooker coconut curry chicken is waiting for me tonight as I walk through the door after work.  I wish I could tell you that.  But it was actually made and consumed many weeks ago.

I may or may not have totally forgotten all about it until I was looking through some photos the other day and whoops.  It was honestly like putting on a jacket you haven't worn in a while and finding some money in the pocket.  Whoa, hey, look at that!  It was an unexpected surprise.  And now I'm passing that surprise on to you.  You're welcome.

slow cooker coconut curry chicken

Something else I totally forgot about?  Naan.  I can remember sitting down with Asheley about to eat this and doh, no naan.  That would have been so delicious.  So do yourself a favor and make sure to grab yourself some naan before making this slow cooker coconut curry chicken.

slow cooker coconut curry chicken

And hey, good news if you dig slow cooker recipes.  I'm working on a few more in the upcoming weeks that I'm pretty excited about.

πŸ™‚

See, that's my excited face.

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  • Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
  • 2 large cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (about the same size as 2 cloves of garlic)
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and halved
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ΒΎ tablespoon curry powder
  • ΒΎ tablespoon garam masala
  • Β½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 Β½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Cooked white or brown rice
  • Naan, for garnish
  • Plain Greek Yogurt, for garnish
  • Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add chicken, carrots, and bell peppers.
  2. Combine onion, garlic, ginger, jalapeno, tomato paste, coconut milk, salt, curry powder, garam masala, and turmeric in a food processor until mostly smooth. Pour sauce mixture over chicken. Cook on low for about 6 hours.
  3. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl until dissolved. Pour mixture into the slow cooker, stir to combine, and cook for one more hour, or until sauce thickens to desired consistency.
  4. Serve coconut curry chicken over rice, garnished with plain greek yogurt, naan, and cilantro.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 hours

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Comments

  1. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says

    January 08, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    I applaud you for going to the gym in cold weather. I can't even get myself out of the house when it's 50 degrees out. I'm dormant in the winter so gym will have to wait until it's a bit warmer out. πŸ˜€ Love this curry dish. Naan sounds fabulous on the side. YUM & pinned! Have a great rest of the week Chris. πŸ™‚

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    • Chris says

      January 09, 2014 at 9:20 am

      Haha thanks Anne. It sure is tough getting out of bed, but having that accountability of knowing someone else is waiting for me at the gym is a big motivator. If I didn't show up and my friend did, I would never hear the end of it!

      Reply
  2. Sarah & Arkadi says

    January 08, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    Hopefully your work outs will motivate us get off our couch! Love this recipe, btw!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 09, 2014 at 9:20 am

      Hahaha thanks Sarah and Arkadi! I've been stuck on the couch for way too long. I love the couch so much. Way more than those darn elliptical machines, haha

      Reply
  3. Taylor says

    January 09, 2014 at 7:14 am

    Nice work hitting the gym despite the cold! Go Chris!
    Man, I do this all the time! I totally forget about pictures and recipes and then find them 4 years later (a slight exaggeration) and remember how delish they were! I am totally in love with 1) slow cooker meals 2) curry and 3) naan bread. Basically, this dish!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 09, 2014 at 9:21 am

      Thanks for being my cheerleader, Taylor! I'll take all the motivation I can get! Haha, glad I'm not the only one that forgets about pictures!

      Reply
  4. Consuelo says

    January 09, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    This needs to be my dinner soon! I'm in need of some delish warm comfort food right now because of the exams and stuff, and this stew would be the most perfect thing. I just love the combo of flavors you used!
    Pinning! xx

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 10, 2014 at 11:44 am

      Thanks so much Consuelo! Delish comfort food is always a plus while studying! Good luck on your exams!

      Reply
  5. Erin says

    January 09, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    I can't help but laugh that you couldn't get your sweatshirt off. Don't worry--you'll laugh with us one day too. πŸ˜‰ This looks delicious! Slow cookers are a total win and coconut curry is suuuuuch a tantalizing flavor combination. Although Seattle is a lucky city in the frozen USA right now, this still looks perfect for a nice, hot meal after a "cold" day. Gorgeous photos, too! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 10, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Go ahead, Erin. Laugh it up. Haha, in all honesty, I'm already laughing at myself. It's so funny how sore I am. It's getting better though! And listen, I'm already jealous that you get to live in Seattle. Don't rub it in our faces that you ALSO had some relatively mild temperatures over there while the rest of us froze! haha πŸ™‚ Enjoy the weekend!

      Reply
  6. Melanie says

    January 09, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    Whoa. Yum! I think my hubby would fall in love with this dish. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 10, 2014 at 11:41 am

      Thanks Melanie! Have a great weekend πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. Ashley says

    January 09, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    I'm always looking for new crockpot recipes! This sounds awesome - anything with coconut milk and I am sooo there. It's super cold here too - I constantly walk around the house with a giant blanket haha

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 10, 2014 at 11:41 am

      You need to turn that heat up in your house, haha! We do the same thing. We refuse to turn up the heat higher. Happy Friday! Enjoy the weekend Ashley πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Pamela says

    January 09, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    My husband doesn't like coconut which makes me so sad, but maybe I can change his mind with this? I hope so! If not, I'll be eating this alone! πŸ˜‰

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 10, 2014 at 11:39 am

      Honestly, I really don't even taste the coconut in this. I'm totally not a fan of coconut either, but it's super faint in this dish... maybe it'll be a good introduction into the land of coconut for him πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Cate says

    January 09, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    This looks so good! I've just recently started eating Indian food, and I absolutely love it! Especially when there is coconut in the sauce. I really need to buy a slow cooker - I have been saying that for months now, but I really do! This recipe looks so good! Lift some weights for me πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 10, 2014 at 11:38 am

      Cate, you totally need a slow cooker! It's so easy for "set it and forget it" type meals. You can do soups, pulled chicken/pork, and so much more! Haha, I'll definitely lift some weights for you. I just can't guarantee that I'll be able to move much after the fact. So sore...

      Reply
  10. Tina says

    January 10, 2014 at 9:18 am

    Love surprises like that...lol, I'm the same way with some of my posts. My hubby and I are HUGE fans of Indian food so this looks amazing. I don't use my slow cooker often but I better dust it off because I'd love to make this! And naan is certainly a must here. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 10, 2014 at 11:36 am

      It's the little things in life, right Tina? A couple bucks found in those pair of pants. A post hidden deep within your image software. I used to not use my slow cooker a whole lot either, but am having fun experimenting a bunch with it now!

      Reply
  11. Sandra says

    January 10, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Stupid cold indeed. I Love slow cooker recipe so bring em' on! It is so easy to get stuck making the same old boring meals sometimes so I'm excited about the promise of new ideas πŸ™‚ This dish does sound wonderful, I'm still not sure how you were able to consume it without Naan but I'm not judging here πŸ˜‰ Keep up the work at the gym!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 10, 2014 at 11:35 am

      Haha I'm not sure either Sandra. Naan is a definite necessity! Thanks for the words of encouragement with the gym... I need all the motivation I can get!

      Reply
  12. Christine says

    January 10, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    this looks like the perfect dish to warm up with in this seriously stupid cold weather - love it!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 12, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      Yes, stupid cold indeed! Hahaha...

      Reply
  13. Shashi says

    January 10, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    Oh wow - this is one amazing looking chicken curry! The last time I made curry as thick and delectable as this - it came out of a can! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 12, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      Thanks so much Shashi!

      Reply
  14. Nicole says

    January 12, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    I think I need more curry in my life. This looks so awesome! Pinning & Drooling πŸ˜€

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 12, 2014 at 12:30 pm

      Thanks Nicole!

      Reply
  15. Layla says

    January 12, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    I'm a huge fan of curry but I've never tried coconut curry before, this looks like such a great combination!

    Reply
  16. Helen says

    January 13, 2014 at 5:40 am

    We're living with my mother-in-law for a few months (long story!) so I don't have my slow cooker (crockpot!) with me - lovely recipes like this one really make me miss it! I can't wait until I can put food in it again in the morning and come home to a delicious hot meal. Will give this one a go once I'm home ... thank you for the nice idea!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 13, 2014 at 11:11 pm

      No slow cooker?! Oh man... hope you can get back to it soon! Heading over to check out your blog right now πŸ™‚

      Reply
  17. Karen says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:44 am

    I love cooking with chicken thighs and your coconut curry version is making me salivate like crazy!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 13, 2014 at 11:08 pm

      Thanks so much Karen!

      Reply
  18. Morgan says

    January 14, 2014 at 9:57 am

    Can I just say that this sounds delicious and looks absolutely beautiful!? Curries are not easy to photograph, nor are any slow cooker meals, and this is so impressive! I'll have to give this recipe a go soon =)

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 15, 2014 at 10:48 am

      Thanks so much Morgan! Much appreciated πŸ™‚ Hope you're having a great week! Heading over to check out your blog now!

      Reply
  19. lucy says

    January 21, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    Can I use skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      January 21, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      You can probably use skinless chicken breasts, but there is no need to cut into small chunks. I think that the chicken breasts would probably cook a bit quicker... the only reason why I usually use chicken thighs is because the dark meat stays a bit moister throughout the process.

      Reply
  20. Nancy says

    February 12, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    I absolutely love this dish & have made it twice & am at the moment enjoying it leftover for lunch. I just wanted let you all know if you don't already, Trader Joe's has excellent frozen nan & it goes great with thjis awesome meal. It heats up in 2 minutes and really is very good.

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 13, 2014 at 1:45 pm

      Nancy, you are awesome! I totally didn't know and as soon as my roads get plowed here from all this snow... I'm totally heading to TJ's to get some of that naan! Thanks for the insider info!

      Reply

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