Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry is an easy chicken curry recipe with coconut milk, warm spices, and tender chicken. A simple weeknight slow cooker dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into large chunks about 1½ inches
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk 13.5 oz
- 1 can diced tomatoes – undrained 14.5 oz
- ½ yellow onion finely diced or use 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water – mixed together and added at the end
- Juice of ½ lime optional, for brightness
Optional topping
- Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Add the cubed chicken breast to the slow cooker.
- Pour in the coconut milk and diced tomatoes (with juice).
- Add onion, garlic powder, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Stir gently to coat the chicken evenly in the curry mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 to 2½ hours, until the chicken is just cooked through and tender but not falling apart.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and let cook for an additional 10–15 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Squeeze in lime juice if using, then gently stir and taste for seasoning.
- Serve over rice and top with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Notes
Cut the chicken into larger chunks: This helps the chicken stay tender and prevents it from shredding in the slow cooker. It also gives the curry a nicer texture.
Stir the spices into the liquid: Mixing them into the coconut milk and tomatoes helps the flavors soak into the chicken as it cooks.
Taste before serving: A little extra salt or lime juice can brighten the whole dish. Adjusting at the end gives you the best flavor.
Let the cornstarch cook fully: It needs the full 10 to 15 minutes to activate and thicken the curry. This keeps the sauce silky.
Serve with toppings: Cilantro, lime wedges, or even a spoonful of Greek yogurt can add something fresh when serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 672mgPotassium: 907mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 5mg
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