Description
A comforting and flavorful Crockpot Thai Yellow Curry Chicken made with tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich coconut milk and Thai yellow curry paste sauce, packed with vegetables and aromatic spices. Perfect for an easy slow cooker meal served over jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Curry Base
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Thai yellow curry paste
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
Vegetables
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium potato, diced
Seasonings and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Cooked jasmine rice for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger, sautéing for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Combine in Crockpot: Transfer the sautéed aromatics to the crockpot. Add the chicken chunks, Thai yellow curry paste, coconut milk, chicken broth, sliced carrots, red bell pepper, and diced potato. Stir everything together to combine evenly.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Finish Seasoning: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired.
- Serve: Serve the curry hot over cooked jasmine rice and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro for a bright finish.
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, sear the chicken thighs in a hot skillet before adding them to the crockpot.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts, but thighs tend to stay more tender during slow cooking.
- Add extra vegetables like zucchini or green beans to increase the vegetable content and add more texture.
