How to Make Slow Cooker Thai Green Chicken Curry - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is well-loved for its bold and vibrant flavors, and one of the most popular dishes in this culinary tradition is green curry. Made with a fragrant combination of green chilies, lemongrass, and coconut milk, green curry is a creamy and aromatic dish that pairs perfectly with tender chunks of chicken.

While traditional Thai green curry is typically cooked on the stove, this slow cooker version offers a convenient and hands-off method for preparing this beloved dish. By lett...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ cup mixed vegetables, or to taste
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place coconut milk, chicken broth, peanut butter, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, curry paste, garlic, and ginger into the bottom of a slow cooker. Whisk to blend. Add chicken, making sure all sides are coated in sauce. Stir in onion.
  • Cover and cook on High for 3 hours. Transfer chicken to a plate and let cool slightly; cut into bite-sized pieces. Return to the slow cooker.
  • Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Stir mixed vegetables and bell pepper into the slow cooker. Cover and continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour, adding cornstarch mixture during the last 20 minutes to thicken if necessary.
  • Nutrition

    285 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 434mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 392mg