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Slow Cooker Chicken and Cauliflower Curry – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Slow Cooker Chicken and Cauliflower Curry

An incredibly tender and flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken and Cauliflower Curry. Boneless chicken thighs and cauliflower florets are simmered in a rich, fragrant, and creamy coconut curry sauce for a cozy and comforting meal with minimal effort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 627 serving
Calories: 627

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons (90 ml / 3 fl oz) ghee or coconut oil, divided
  • 2 lbs (900 g / 31.7 oz) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cups (300 g / 10.6 oz) cauliflower florets
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) dried minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 4 teaspoons (20 ml / 0.7 fl oz) curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 13.6-ounce / 400 ml (13.5 fl oz) can full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • For Garnish
  • ½ cup (55 g / 1.94 oz) sliced almonds, toasted
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • To easily toast almonds, spread them in a single layer in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes until they are fragrant and lightly golden.
  • For the richest, creamiest sauce, be sure to use full-fat, canned coconut milk, not the refrigerated kind in a carton. Shake the can well before opening.
  • A few handfuls of fresh spinach or chopped kale can be stirred in during the last 30 minutes of cooking until wilted for an extra boost of greens.

Method
 

  1. Grease the inside of your medium-sized slow cooker with 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) of the ghee or coconut oil. This prevents sticking and adds a layer of flavor.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) of ghee over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared slow cooker, then add the chopped onion and cauliflower florets.
  5. Sprinkle the minced garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper over the in the slow cooker.
  6. Pour the coconut milk over everything and give it a gentle stir to combine. Secure the lid and cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  7. Once cooked, ladle the curry into individual bowls.
  8. Garnish generously with toasted almonds, sliced scallions, chopped tomato, and fresh cilantro before serving.
  9. Don't skip browning the chicken! This step creates a deep, savory flavor base that you won't get from just adding raw chicken to the slow cooker.

Nutrition

Calories: 627kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 30gFat: 54g

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