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Slow Cooker Thai Basil Chicken Curry Recipe

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A flavorful and aromatic Slow Cooker Thai Basil Chicken Curry featuring tender chicken simmered all day in a rich and balanced coconut curry sauce, infused with fresh herbs and traditional Thai seasonings.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken (breasts or thighs)
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (or rice vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut/palm sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, diced (or bird eye chili)
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated

Herbs

  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/3 cup basil (preferably Thai basil), chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Place the chicken, coconut milk, curry powder, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, onion, jalapeno, garlic, and ginger into the slow cooker. This creates the flavorful curry base for slow cooking.
  2. Slow Cook: Cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 3 hours. This slow braising process makes the chicken moist, tender, and infused with the aromatic curry sauce.
  3. Shred the Chicken: Once cooking is complete, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker to distribute the flavors evenly throughout the curry.
  4. Add Fresh Herbs: Mix in the chopped cilantro and basil just before serving. These fresh herbs provide a bright, fragrant finish to the rich curry.

Notes

  • You can substitute soy sauce for fish sauce for a less salty and non-fish alternative.
  • Adjust the spiciness by using milder peppers or omitting the jalapeno if preferred.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option or with naan bread for a traditional pairing.
  • Thai basil is preferable for authentic flavor, but regular basil can be used if not available.
  • For quicker cooking, use the high setting on your slow cooker for 3 hours instead of 8 hours on low.

Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/slow-cooker-thai-basil-chicken-curry-recipe/