Coconut Chicken in Crock Pot
Indulge in the rich, exotic flavors of Coconut Chicken made effortlessly in your crock pot! This silky, slow-cooked dish features tender, boneless chicken breasts bathed in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a blend of warm spices like curry powder and paprika. Slightly sweetened with honey and brightened with a splash of lime juice, the dish strikes a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Best of all, the crock pot does all the work, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. Serve over fluffy rice and garnish with fresh cilantro for a hearty, flavorful meal that’s as easy as it is satisfying. Perfect for fans of creamy chicken recipes, coconut milk dishes, and slow-cooked comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 400 ml coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 2 cups rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Lightly sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. This step is optional but helps to lock in the flavors.
Transfer the chicken breasts to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Add the curry powder and paprika to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Add the honey, lime juice, salt, and black pepper, then mix well.
Pour the coconut milk mixture over the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Once cooked, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the coconut chicken over cooked rice and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
Enjoy your comforting and delicious Coconut Chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2966 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.6 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.2 g | 526% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4992 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.0 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.5 g | ||
| Protein | 238.7 g | 477% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 29.9 mg | 166% | |
| Potassium | 3382 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
