🌿🍛 Slow Cooker Basil Chicken Curry Recipe 🍲

🌿🍛 Slow Cooker Basil Chicken Curry Recipe 🍲

You don't have to sit and monitor the cooktop for this recipe. Dinner is ready in a matter of hours if you simply put everything in the slow cooker, and it will also fill your house with a wonderful aroma.

🥄 Ingredients
1 tbsp. 🧈 ghee
2 1/2 lbs 🐔 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 (13.5 oz.) cans 🥥 coconut milk
2 tbsp. 🌿 dried basil leaves
1 tsp. 🧂 salt
1/2 tsp. ⚫ pepper
2 tbsp. 🌶️ Thai red curry paste
1 tbsp. 🍛 curry powder
1/2 tbsp. 🌟 garam masala
1/2 tsp. 🌶️ chili powder
2 cloves 🧄 garlic, minced
2 tsp. 🫚 fresh ginger, grated
1 🧅 onion, chopped
2 🌶️ red bell peppers, chopped
2 tbsp. 🌿 fresh cilantro, chopped
🍚 Cooked rice (optional)
🫓 Naan bread (optional)

📖 Directions
Step 1:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 🧈 ghee. Once hot, sear the 🐔 chicken thighs on each side until golden brown. Set aside.

Step 2:
In a slow cooker, add 🥥 coconut milk, 🌿 basil, 🧂 salt, ⚫ pepper, 🌶️ curry paste, 🍛 curry powder, 🌟 garam masala, 🌶️ chili powder, 🧄 garlic, and 🫚 ginger. Stir to combine, then add 🐔 thighs, 🧅 onion, and 🌶️ bell peppers.

Step 3:
Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.

Step 4:
Remove 🐔 chicken thighs from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board or plate. Remove the skin and discard. Shred the chicken, discarding bones, then place it back into the slow cooker.

Step 5:
Serve curry over 🍚 rice with 🫓 naan and top with 🌿 fresh cilantro. Refrigerate leftovers.

Enjoy your delicious curry! 🥰🍽️