This Slow cooker Thai chicken curry is such an easy recipe, if you love curries you can't go wrong.
This recipe for Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Curry is so easy. You just throw everything in to the slow cooker or crock pot and turn it onto high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. You could add any green veggies to cook through at the end, I used peas because I always have them in the freezer.
Any Thai curry paste would work, red, green, massaman, panang and you could add some chilli if you like your curries hot. If you like you curries thicker you could add some cornflour to thicken it up.
For more delicious curries, be sure to check out my recipes for Pan fried fish with Thai green curry sauce, Pork Katsu, Slow Cooker Beef Curry and Oven Baked Lamb Curry.
Common questions about Thai Chicken Curry:
Does this freeze well? Yes. This curry can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 6 months in the freezer. Defrost, then heat to piping hot in a saucepan on the stovetop. If you're looking for tips, tricks and ideas on more freezer food, click through to my Freezer Meals Made Easy course page.
Can I use other cuts of chicken? My preference is skinless chicken thighs (either bone in or out) as the meat has a rich flavour. But you could also use chicken breast if you have it.
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*Disclaimer*
If you want to make this recipe gluten free: Always check the label on processed foods, including sauce bottles.
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Thai chicken curry
The perfect Thai chicken curry made in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce
- 2-3 Tbsp Thai curry paste*
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 kg skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 cup of peas, thawed
- ¼ cup fresh basil, sliced
Instructions
- Add onion, carrots, garlic, coconut milk, fish sauce, curry paste and ginger to the slow cooker, then stir to combine.
- Cut chicken thighs in half and place into the sauce. Set slow cooker to high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Stir once during cooking.
- 30 minutes before end time add lime and peas then let them cook through.
- Serve on top of rice and scatter over basil leaves.
Notes
Always check the label on processed foods, including sauce bottles, to ensure they are completely gluten free.
- I used 2 Tbsp of mild massaman curry paste but any Thai curry paste would work: panang, green, red etc. Add 2-3 Tbsp depending on how hot you like it. You can also add chilli flakes at the start if you want the curry hotter.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 463Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 203mgSodium: 1136mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 45g
Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.
Peter Blockley says
Hi, My wife and i love your recipes they are so tasty and easy to make.
VJ cooks says
That's so nice to hear! Thanks Peter, happy cooking!
Carrie says
Hi, just wondering if you can use coconut cream instead of coconut milk?
VJ cooks says
Of course. It will be a little creamier but that's totally fine!
Nicki says
Hi
My oven has a slow cooker function. What temp would be equivalent to 8 hours in a normal s c? And what temperature at 4 hours?
Hope that makes sense…
Thanks
VJ cooks says
Wow. My oven doesn't have that function so I'm really not sure sorry! I would check the paper manual (if you still have it!) or go the manufacturer's website, I'm sure it will steer you in the right direction.
Billiana Conway says
Hi ya! 🙂 I would normally use my fan forced oven and cook on 140 - 145 deg celsius, for chicken i'd do 3hrs tops.
Helen J says
Do whole bone-in chicken thighs take the same times to cook?
VJ cooks says
Yes, they will also be cooked after 4 hours on High or 8 hours on Low.