I don’t use my crockpot enough! I’m adding it to my weekly food requirements checklist:
- Sardines;
- Massaged kale salad;
- Mexican bowl, and
- Crockpot meal
Remind me of this list next month!
I made this chicken curry the night my parents came to visit, and between the crockpot and the rice cooker, it was a totally hands off meal. I could enjoy their company and didn’t have to excuse myself to run to the kitchen.
The one thing that bugs me about crockpot meals though? Directions that make you sear meat before putting it in the pot. I know this makes for a better taste, but the reason I’m using a crockpot is so I don’t have to dirty any pans! This recipe is a “dump everything in and forget about it” crockpot meal. Thumbs up!
Start by adding your potatoes and chicken to the bowl.
Then top with garlic and ginger.
Have you seen these in the frozen section? They are my secret shortcut for instant garlic and ginger!! It’s SO easy to just pop some frozen crushed garlic into a pan.
Then add the rest of the spices, and the coconut milk.
Top with raisins and mix everything well!
Set the crockpot on low for 6 hours. During the last hour add the green beans, so they steam just enough to be tender.
Serve over rice, with cilantro and peanuts for garnish! The chicken should just fall right off the bone.
Crockpot Curry Chicken
Ingredients
- 3.5 pounds chicken legs bone in but skin off (ask your butcher to remove the skin for you!)
- 2 pounds small potatoes
- 1 pound green beans
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tsp fresh ginger
- 2.5 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup mixed raisins
- 2 cups brown rice cooked according to package
- Garnishes: Cilantro peanuts
Instructions
- Put potatoes and chicken into the bowl of a crockpot.
- Add everything except green beans and mix to coat.
- Set to low for 6 hours.
- In the last hour, add the green beans.
- Serve over rice with cilantro and peanuts for garnish.
Courtney says
I love the Instant Pot. You can sear and cook in the same pot! And it cuts my slow-cooking time in half if not more! It’s also a great rice cooker. I look forward to trying this recipe in mine!
KathEats says
Nice!! I didn’t know they had these!
Candice says
Yesssssss! I’m obsessed with my insta pot!!! 90 for nom nom paleos kalua pork recipe vs 8-10 hours in crokpot. It’s amazing!
Laura says
My mom gave me a crockpot for Christmas that has a sear setting so you can sear directly in the crockpot without having to dirty another pan! It works great! This is it: http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-MC750-Cooking-System-Chrome/dp/B012FY78WG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462972443&sr=8-1&keywords=ninja+4+in+1+cooking+system
Amanda says
Wow this looks really good! And I am right there with you–I hardly ever make crock pot meals that include any type of cooking step before putting the food into the crock pot.
DH says
Did you accidentally leave out some spices? It looks like you included a tablespoon of coriander seeds or something else from your photos.
KathEats says
Yes!! Fixed.
cara says
My crockpot always over cooks everything. I have a 6 quart and it seems no matter how much food I put in, it’s dry as a fart by the time I get home. I so want to utilize it though!!
And this looks AMAZING!!
KathEats says
Mine seems to be really strong too, so I never go as long as a recipe says
Ellie Lawrence says
Oh MY gosh this looks amazing. Agreed on needing to use the crock pot more. It’s SO nice to come home to a meal already done
Tracy says
Kath – what’s that picture below the shot of the chicken in the crockpot? It looks like really small peanuts maybe? I can’t match it with the ingredient list. Thanks!
KathEats says
Coriander seeds! Forgot to add them!!
Erika says
I’m totally with you on the “having to cook the food before you put it in the crock pot.” Totally defeats the purpose. That’s cool that they’re making newer options where you don’t have to do that.
Mom says
I’m thinking that’s the chicken you made for us. Delicious!
KathEats says
Yup!
Leslee @ Her Happy Balance says
I am 100% with you about hating to sear meat pre-crockpot! And I am also 100% pro curry/Indian/Thai food so I shall be hitting your recipe up!
Hafsa says
Wow ! I love chicken and this recipe looks yum I will soon try this recipe ! 🙂
Mary Jane says
What are those seeds you show in the photos? I don’t see them in the recipe!!
KathEats says
Coriander seeds! I forgot them – ooops!
Tonya says
I like the idea of those Dorot garlic and ginger cubes. I see they have herbs and other spices, too.
Louise RD says
Hi. My cousin turned me on to the frozen garlic cubes but never knew about the ginger ones. Can’t wait to try, thanks!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
YUM! Can’t wait to give this one a try.
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
This was REALLY easy to make and also really tasty! The flavor was great. I didn’t even make rice, I just served it in a bowl as is and loved it. I think next time I might just use boneless chicken though.
Mary @ LOVE the secret ingredient says
I have that same crockpot recipe pet peeve so this is right up my alley. Love the flavors you used!
Kelsey says
I don’t use my crockpot enough, either!
Anne says
Looks tasty! Any idea if this could be adapted for a dutch oven instead of crockpot?
KathEats says
I’m sure it could be!
Ella says
Is there yogurt on the chicken? There is something white and thick on top – did you garnish it before eating? Or is that the coconut milk? I’m confused. This looks awesome and I want to make it – it is also my pet peeve when you have to sear the meat first or sauté some veggies!
KathEats says
That’s the coconut milk! It was full fat and solidified and melted once the heat came on
Beth says
is that 2 cups brown rice measured dry or measured after cooked?
Beth says
it makes 6 to 8 servings?
KathEats says
Dry. And yes, we ate it all!
Katrine @ Katrine in the Kitchen says
What a yummy-looking meal! Thanks for sharing!!
Lauren says
That chicken looks SO GOOD! I recently found the basil version of the Dorot herbs and spices and I’m obsessed…must pick up the garlic and ginger versions soon!
Cat says
I save the Dorot trays and freeze my herbs in them over summer. I get the convenience of frozen and everything I grow is used! Win-Win!
KathEats says
That’s great!! I need to do this with my herbs this year!
Nancy says
You can microwave fresh herbs too!
http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/03/use-the-microwave-to-dry-your-herbs-for-long-lasting-intense-flavor.html
Nicole says
Agreed! A hate having to cook before crock! I only sear roasts and sometime chicken in certain record but generally,I just toss everything in.
Kim says
This looks yummy! Many times I feel that crock pot meals involving chicken have a generic crock pot taste, if that makes any sense. I am determined to find tasty cp meals though! Couple of questions. My local grocery store did not have the coriander seeds, only ground. How much ground coriander would you suggest to use instead? Also, my crew would not be a fan of the raisins. Are they a nice addition or pretty integral? Thank you! I’m
KathEats says
I’d use a few punches of the ground coriander. And you can leave out the raisins but I love them – maybe put them on the side?
Diana says
Thanks for the recipe. Very nice! Even my 14 mo olds loved it !!