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slow cooker thai green curry

Aromatic and flavorful slow cooker Thai green curry with tender chicken and crisp vegetables. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal with minimal effort.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 4 oz Thai green curry paste
  • 13.5 oz can full-fat coconut milk
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 0.5 cup bamboo shoots sliced
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves chopped, for garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice for garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker.
  2. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the Thai green curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  4. Pour the coconut milk and chicken broth into the skillet, stirring to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Transfer the curry sauce mixture to the slow cooker with the chicken. Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  7. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the sliced red bell pepper and bamboo shoots to the slow cooker. Stir well and continue cooking until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  8. Once cooked, stir in the fresh lime juice. Serve hot over jasmine rice, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

Adjust the amount of green curry paste to your spice preference. For a richer flavor, add a kaffir lime leaf or two during cooking.