Slow Cooker Curry Chicken
Curry powder and a variety of spices balance the flavors in this crock pot chicken curry. Garlic and onions are added, and cilantro and green onions provide the perfect finish.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion
- 3 medium cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger root
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp curry powder, or to taste
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in, skin removed (or about 2 pounds boneless)
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- 2 green onions (optional), sliced, for garnish
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Peel the onion and slice it thinly. Mince the garlic cloves and grate the ginger root.1 medium onion | 3 medium cloves garlic | 1 tbsp fresh ginger root
- In the slow cooker, combine the sliced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, cinnamon stick, cumin, red pepper flakes, curry powder, turmeric, cloves, and cardamom.1 cinnamon stick | 1/2 tsp ground cumin | 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes | 1 tsp curry powder | 1/2 tsp ground turmeric | 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves | 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- Arrange the chicken pieces over the onion and spice mixture and pour the broth over the chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for about 5 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender. Remove the chicken to a serving dish and keep warm.3 pounds chicken thighs | 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- Remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Taste the sauce mixture and add salt, as needed.Kosher salt
- Combine the cornstarch and cold water; stir until smooth. Add the cornstarch mixture to the crock pot and increase the setting to high. Cook on HIGH for 10 to 15 minutes, or until thickened. To serve, spoon the thickened sauce mixture over the chicken and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and green onions, if desired.2 tbsp cornstarch | 2 tbsp cold water
For deeper flavor, sauté the onion, garlic, ginger, and spices in a skillet for a few minutes before adding them to the slow cooker.
Nutrition
Calories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 38gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 223mgSodium: 288mgPotassium: 567mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 249IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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