Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

Step 1

Prep - Thaw the chicken at least an hour before cooking. Pat dry with a clean paper towel. Pro tip - Frozen or wet chicken will result in too much liquid in the finished dish,

Step 2

Combine - In the bowl of a slow cooker, add the oil, garlic, ginger, onion, spices, seasoning, yogurt, and chicken stock. Combine well with a whisk or a wooden spoon. Pro tip -The chicken can be marinated in a bowl with spices and yogurt and kept in the fridge for up to 12 hours. Thaw an hour before cooking.

Step 3

Chicken - layer the chicken pieces into the sauce. Press down with a wooden spoon to ensure all the pieces are covered with the sauce. Pro tip - we want every piece of chicken to absorb all the flavor so make sure to tuck them inside the sauce. You may need to arrange them carefully.

Step 4

Cook - Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook until the chicken is almost falling off the bones. You can cook for 3 hours on high or 4 hours at low temperature.Pro tip - if you use chicken breast do not cook too long. Just 3 hours on low would be enough otherwise the chicken will be too dry.

Step 5

Reduce - You can serve the chicken as is with steamed rice. To reduce the excess liquid in the pot remove the chicken pieces into a separate bowl. Continue to cook the sauce/gravy for an hour on high until thick. Then return the chicken back to the pot. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.

Step 6

Combine - In a skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the oil and spices, followed by the onion, tomato paste, and yogurt. Saute for just 2 minutes then add the chicken stock. Pro tip - use a whisk to ensure there are no lumps from the yogurt.

Step 7

Chicken - Next, add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

Step 8

Simmer - Then reduce heat to a low gentle simmer. Cover the pot and cook on low for 60 to 90 minutesPro tip - stir every 20 minutes making sure there is enough liquid to prevent the bottom from sticking. If necessary add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water during cooking.

Step 9

Garnish - Cook until the chicken is fork-tender and almost falls off the bone. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.

Step 10

Enjoy!