Crockpot Thai Chicken Curry is one of the easiest meals to make and is so tasty. Curry paste, coconut milk, and ginger add a ton of flavor to this healthy dinner recipe. Put everything into your crockpot then walk away until dinner!
1tablespoonsoy sauce, gluten-free, if needed. Coco aminos for paleo and Whole30
1tablespooncoconut sugar, or sub maple syrup or brown sugar. Omit for Whole30
1tablespoonminced ginger
1tablespoonfish sauce, see notes
3clovesgarlic, minced
1lb.boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
1largekabocha squash, cut into 1-inch cubes (or 1 small butternut squash)
1mediumyellow onion, chopped
1-2chili peppers, if you like extra heat
14ouncecan coconut milk
1largebunch of kale, torn into small pieces (roughly 2 packed cups)
Optional: cilantro, chili peppers, and lime to serve
Instructions
Place all the ingredients, except for the coconut milk and kale, into your crockpot and stir together well. Set your crockpot to cook on high for 4 hours.
1-2 cups chicken stock, 2-4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon coconut sugar, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 3 cloves garlic, 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 large kabocha squash, 1 medium yellow onion, 1-2 chili peppers
After 4 hours, stir in the coconut milk and kale and let it sit while you prepare the rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa to serve.
14 ounce can coconut milk, 1 large bunch of kale
Top with a little cilantro, lime, and, if you like it extra spicy, some chopped chili peppers.
Optional: cilantro, chili peppers, and lime to serve
Notes
Add 1 cup of chicken stock for a thicker curry similar to what you'll find in many Thai restaurants. Add 2 cups of chicken stock for a thinner, more traditional-style curry. If you're unsure, add 1 cup then thin it at the end when you add the coconut milk, if you'd like.Not all curry pastes are created equal. My favorite is Mae Ploy. If you are unfamiliar with the brand you're using make sure to taste it before adding it to the pot. Some pastes will be all heat and very little flavor. Fish sauce is smelly but it adds an AMAZING flavor to this recipe. Red Boat brand makes a sugar-free fish sauce.