This comforting dish combines tender chicken with a rich, aromatic coconut curry sauce, bringing the flavors of the tropics right to your dinner table. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, it's perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends.
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1½ teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 (15 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 cup frozen peas
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Cooked rice (for serving)
Prepare the Ingredients:
Place the chicken pieces into the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, sliced red bell pepper, and sliced carrots on top of the chicken.
Mix the Sauce:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the curry powder, ground ginger, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, lime juice, coconut milk, chicken broth, and fish sauce until well combined.
Combine and Cook:
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
Stir gently to ensure the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.
Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Add Peas:
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas.
Cover and continue to cook until the peas are heated through.
Serve:
Serve the coconut curry chicken over cooked rice.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Fat: 20 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 800 mg