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This Crockpot Thai Yellow Curry Chicken is full of Thai flavors and almost effortless to make. Made with flavorful Thai red curry paste, yellow curry powder, lemongrass, and creamy coconut milk. The chicken is slow-cooked in the coconut curry sauce along with potatoes. It’s then served over steamed rice with garlic and green onion. The rice soaks up all the creamy curry sauce. Cooking the dish in the crockpot leaves you with an even more flavorful sauce and tender chicken. It’s delicious!
Back with another almost effortless crockpot dinner that truly can be made year-round. When I set out to make this, I wasn’t sure if I would love it enough to share, but with a few tweaks and small additions, I quickly fell in love with this simple, simple recipe.
It’s not a secret that we love a curry in my family, especially a creamy coconut curry. But yellow curry isn’t something I often make.
It was my brother Malachi who originally encouraged me to try, what he says is his favorite curry. A spicy Thai yellow chicken curry with potatoes.
At first the potatoes threw me off a bit, but he said they’re a delicious addition to a Thai style curry and that he orders this dish anytime it’s on the menu.
I’ve made a variation of this dish on the stove, but I think I like the crockpot version even more. The flavor is so delicious, and the chicken comes out juicy and tender every time.
I served my curry with creamy garlic rice. It all came together so wonderfully!
These are the details
Step 1: season the chicken
First, drop the chicken down into the bowl of your crockpot. You could also use the Instant Pot, but I prefer a crockpot!
Add the yogurt, then all of the seasonings. The Thai red curry paste, yellow curry powder, pickled ginger, and lemongrass paste. Then season lightly with salt.
Now let this sit for 10 minutes to help the chicken take on the flavors of the curry paste and powder. I found that since this chicken cooks all day, the quick marinating time is all you need.
Step 2: add everything else
Moving along, now add the onions and potatoes. For this dish, I love to use a mix of baby potatoes and chopped sweet potatoes. You can use either or. Or use a mix like I do!
Pour over a can of coconut milk.
Step 3: cover and slow cook
Cover the crockpot and slow cook. This curry really makes the kitchen smell amazing all day long, which is such a nice bonus!
Before the curry is finished cooking, I make a pot of coconut rice. I like to use
white Jasmine rice when cooking a Thai-inspired dish.
Step 4: the garlic butter
I did a quick garlic butter made with green onions to finish this off. It makes the creamy rice and curry just a touch more special than other recipes. Trust me, the butter is key. Do not skip.
For serving, keep it simple with lots of cilantro and a side of limes.
This dish is sure to become a weeknight family favorite. Creighton loved this, and the rest of the family really enjoyed it too!
Looking for other curries?
Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter
Creamy Coconut Chicken Meatball and Noodle Curry
Sweet Potato Lentil Curry with Crispy Sesame Chickpeas
Lastly, if you make this Crockpot Thai Yellow Curry Chicken, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, donât forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Crockpot Thai Yellow Curry Chicken with Garlic Rice
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 526 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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1. In the bowl of your crockpot, combine the chicken, yogurt, curry paste, curry powder, ginger, lemongrass paste, and season with salt. Toss to coat the chicken. Let sit 10 minutes. Add the onion, potatoes, and coconut milk. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.2. Crank the heat to high. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes until thickened. Stir in the cilantro, lime zest, and juice.3. Melt the butter and garlic together. Cook until the butter is lightly browning. Remove from the heat. Mix in the green onions. 4. Serve the chicken and sauce over bowls of rice with garlic butter spooned over the rice. Enjoy!
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1. In the bowl of your instant pot, combine the chicken, yogurt, curry paste, curry powder, ginger, lemongrass paste, and season with salt. Toss to coat the chicken. Let sit for 10 minutes. Add the onion, potatoes, and coconut milk. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 8-10 minutes.2. Once done cooking, release the steam. Set the Instant Pot to sauté. Cook, uncovered for 5- 10 minutes until thickened. Stir in the cilantro, lime zest, and juice.3. Melt the butter and garlic together. Cook until the butter is lightly browning. Remove from the heat. Mix in the green onions. 4. Serve the chicken and sauce over bowls of rice with garlic butter spooned over the rice. Enjoy!
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