Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken with Basil

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This easy and delicious slow cooker coconut chicken with basil is perfect for busy weeknights! Chicken curry is perfect for busy weeknights! There is great family-friendly flavor in this simple curry from coconut cream, fresh basil, tender chicken, and almost no work!"

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coconut milk

Key Ingredient

– boneless, skinless chicken thighs – coconut milk – dried basil leaves – salt – yellow curry powder – mild chili powder – red onion, chopped – cloves garlic, minced – can diced green chiles – cornstarch – water – fresh ginger, minced – fresh cilantro, chopped

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Slow Cooker Basil Chicken with Coconut Curry Sauce

Yield

6 Servings

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Total Time

6 Hours 35 Minutes

1. Place the chicken into the slow cooker.

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2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, basil, salt, curry powder, onion, garlic, ginger and green chiles.

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3. Pour the sauce over the chicken.

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4. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.

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5. Remove the lid and use a fork to shred the chicken.

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6. In a small bowl, whisk together the COLD water and cornstarch.

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7. Add this to the slow cooker and stir to mix thoroughly.

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8. Place the lid back on and allow to cook for another 10 minutes.

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9. Sprinkle the cilantro on top.

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10. Serve with rice and/or naan.

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Enjoy!

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