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Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

Published: Mar 10, 2016 · Modified: Apr 4, 2020 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments

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Deliciously tender chicken thighs slow cooked with spices and finished off with some coconut milk, this Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk will be your next chicken dinner that is a winner!

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The idea for this slow cooker chicken curry came into my head when a very dear friend asked if I had a recipe for a chicken curry in a crock pot. I said no. That is when I started thinking that I always used my slow cooker for things like beans and lentils, that take time to cook or for soups, because that is what first comes to your mind when you think of slow cooker. At least, my mind. I have once made a dessert and that’s it. I haven’t really tried to use the slow cooker for something that I would otherwise make on the stove top, just so that it makes my life easier and that I don’t have to stand in the kitchen the entire time and cook it.

I am so glad you asked me about this recipe, Mona and I am even more glad I attempted at one!

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It is very similar to the Easy Chicken Curry recipe, with all the ingredients pretty much the same, except for the coconut milk except that here I just have to put them all in the slow cooker and set it to cook and I can step out, go exercise, take a nap, whatever I want to do and the curry will cook all by itself! I just check the crock pot after a couple of hours and add the coconut milk to it and give it a stir. That is pretty much the only step I have to do. It is that easy, you guys!

I hope these step by step pictures for how to make this Chicken Curry in the Slow Cooker helps when you make this yourself.

If you love chicken curry with coconut milk, do check this Kerala Style Chicken Stew in Coconut Milk. It is a much milder version and is a crowd favorite!

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

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Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk – The Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 3 roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 can, 13.5 oz, coconut milk
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Method:

Add all the ingredients except the coconut milk and cilantro to the slow cooker. Give it a quick mix and set the slow cooker to high. Cook for 2- ½ hours.

Add the coconut milk, mix well and let it cook for another hour.

Garnish with cilantro and set it to warm setting till it is time to serve. Serve with rice or chapatis.

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

Deliciously tender chicken thighs slow cooked with spices and finished off with some coconut milk, this Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk will be your next chicken dinner that is a winner!
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Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Calories: 1860kcal
Author: Manju
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 red onion , chopped
  • 3 roma tomatoes , chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • salt , to taste
  • 1 can coconut milk 13.5 oz can
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients except the coconut milk and cilantro to the slow cooker. Give it a quick mix and set the slow cooker to high. Cook for 2- ½ hours.
  • Add the coconut milk, mix well and let it cook for another hour.
  • Garnish with cilantro and set it to warm setting till it is time to serve. Serve with rice or chapatis.

Nutrition

Calories: 1860kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 115g | Fat: 143g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 666mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 2068mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3100IU | Vitamin C: 40.6mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 6.4mg
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  1. Gav says

    March 12, 2016 at 3:47 am

    This looks so tempting, can I get a bite please?

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 17, 2016 at 12:02 am

      🙂 Thanks Gay!

      Reply
  2. Mini Noms says

    March 12, 2016 at 5:32 am

    I always love chicken !!! 😀 I will give it a try for this recipe..

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 17, 2016 at 12:02 am

      Thanks! I am sure you will love it!

      Reply
  3. Flo* says

    March 12, 2016 at 8:27 am

    These looks so yummy! You always have such original receipts!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 17, 2016 at 12:03 am

      Thank you very much, Flo!

      Reply
  4. DeAnna says

    March 12, 2016 at 10:53 am

    I am saving this recipe for later! It looks delicious! Its in the crock pot! What else could be better!! Seriously though, I'm not a very good cook and finding slow cooker recipes are a life saver.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 17, 2016 at 12:04 am

      You just have to throw a bunch of things into the crock pot for this and you are good to go! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kat says

    March 12, 2016 at 11:51 am

    Once again, you have posted yet another mouthwatering recipe! I always get so hungry when I visit your blog! lol

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 13, 2016 at 5:20 pm

      Lol! Thanks Kat!

      Reply
  6. Joanna says

    March 12, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    Looks delicious! I just got myself a slow cooker and I am experimenting and looking for new recipes all the time. I usually set it up before I go to work and when I come back, after 8 hours, my food is ready for dinner.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 13, 2016 at 5:20 pm

      I made this a little quicker - 3 1/2 hrs or so on high. Maybe you can set it at low and set for 7-8 hours?

      Reply
  7. Jenn M says

    March 12, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    I sure love to cook in my crockpot. Thank you so much for this recipe, looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 13, 2016 at 5:19 pm

      Thank you Jenn!

      Reply
  8. Eloise says

    March 12, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    I wasn't even hungry until I saw this! the food looks delicious! thanks for sharing : )

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 13, 2016 at 5:19 pm

      ??

      Reply
  9. Alex says

    March 14, 2016 at 5:23 am

    Y-U-M! I can't wait to try this - crock pot cooking is essential for me 1-2x a week due to the hellish commute in Atlanta. And I love some curry. Double win for this post/recipe!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 17, 2016 at 12:05 am

      Thank you Alex! And yay, for the double win! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Ami Rose says

    March 17, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    Mmm this looks really good and I love these photos. I love a good chicken curry.

    Ami xxx

    Reply
  11. Deb says

    October 11, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    This is a very good recipie. I will use it again. I used skinless, boneless organic chicken and doubled the recipe. I'm in Canada and the size of the coconut milk was not mentioned. We have a smaller and larger size available. I used a 400 ml size (about 12 oz). which is plenty for doubling the recipie. I added some carrots and a little extra onion. Both worked out fine. I could see trying different veggies to add to the dish ie green beans, cauliflower or broccoli. (During the last 1/2 .hour)

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    • Manju says

      October 12, 2016 at 1:01 am

      Thank you Deb! Yes, I should mention the size of the can. It's sometimes easy to forget that it could be different in different places! And yes, adding the veggies towards the end would be a brilliant idea! Thanks again for the feedback. Much appreciated!

      Reply
  12. Mitch says

    August 22, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    3 stars
    Hi - I just made this and it was delicious. I had been looking for a quick but GOOD curry recipe and this is perfect.
    Thank you!

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    • Manju says

      September 05, 2018 at 11:52 pm

      Thank you! So glad you loved it!

      Reply
  13. Renee says

    October 08, 2018 at 6:44 am

    Where is the curry in this recipe?

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    • Manju says

      October 08, 2018 at 8:17 am

      The finished product is the curry. If you are referring to “curry powder”, sorry, that is not a thing we use in Indian cooking. You can read more about it in the About/contact page, link is right on top of this page under the blog title. Thanks ????

      Reply

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