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Slow Cooker Chicken Curry


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 3-5 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious slow-cooked chicken curry with rich flavors and aromatic spices.


Ingredients

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  • 1 onion (chopped finely)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 14 oz (400g) canned tomatoes (or use passata)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (or ginger paste)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cayenne
  • 10 chicken thighs (skinless and boneless)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter (cubed)
  • ½ cup (120ml) cream (heavy / double cream)
  • fresh coriander (cilantro) to garnish
  • salt and pepper to season (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Put all the sauce ingredients in a food processor and blitz to a smooth paste.
  2. Cut the chicken into large cubes removing any large pieces of fat. Add the paste into your slow cooker and mix in the diced chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 5 hours.
  4. Stir in the butter until it melts into the sauce and add the cream.
  5. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve over rice or cauliflower rice.

Notes

  • This dish can be served with rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
  • Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3-5 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg