Slow Cooker Basil Chicken In Coconut Curry Sauce Food

SLOW COOKER COCONUT BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add the coconut milk, basil, ginger, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, turmeric, cumin, curry powder, salt, pepper, and cinnamon to a blender. Blend until combined.
• Add the chicken to the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over top. Cook for 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through and tender.

SLOW COOKER BASIL CHICKEN IN COCONUT CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove the skin from the chicken using your fingers and a serrated knife. Salt and pepper each thigh.
• Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil (or you can use nonstick spray).
• When the oil is hot, add 3 chicken thighs. Don't put them too close together, you want to avoid steaming.
• Cook for about 2 minutes, until nicely browned on the bottom. Then flip the chicken over to brown the other side for about 1-2 minutes.
• Remove the chicken to a plate.
• Repeat searing process with the other 3 chicken thighs. If there is still enough grease in the pan then you don't need to add more oil.
• Meanwhile, in a crock pot combine coconut milk, basil, 2 teaspoons salt, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, yellow curry, and chili powder (to taste). Stir to combine.
• Add the chopped red onions, garlic, and jalapenos.
• Add the browned chicken and stir to combine.
• Cook on high for 4-5 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours.
• Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and transfer to a plate or cutting board. Let cool for a couple minutes.
• Add the ginger to the slow cooker.
• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon COLD water. Stir until it's not lumpy. Add this to the crock pot and stir.
• Shred the chicken, removing the bones and any tough bits. It should just be falling apart.
• Return the meat to the slow cooker and stir. Return the lid and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cilantro.
• Serve with rice, cauliflower rice, or naan.

THAI BASIL CHICKEN WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat sesame oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir chicken into the hot skillet and season with salt and pepper. Mix in curry paste. Brown chicken on both sides, about 10 minutes total.
• Pour in coconut milk, chicken broth, snow peas, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and bamboo shoots. Season with cinnamon and stir well. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; let simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil and lemon juice.

BASIL CHICKEN IN COCONUT CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse chicken, pat dry.
• Cut into 1" pieces.
• Place in medium bowl.
• In small bowl stir together the cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander,, cumin, salt, pepper, turmeric, and chili powder.
• Sprinkle over chicken, toss to coat.
• Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or in fridge for 1 to 2 hours.
• In a large nostick wok or skillet cook and stir onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers in hot oil over medium heat for 2 minutes.
• Remove onion mixture.
• Add about half of the chicken to the wok or skillet.
• Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or till chicken is tender and no pink remains.
• Remove chicken from pan.
• If necessary, add more oil.
• Cook and remove remaining chicken as above.
• Stir together coconut milk and cornstarch.
• Carefully add to wok or skillet.
• Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
• Return chicken and onion mixture to skillet.
• Stir in snipped basil and gingerroot.
• Cook and stir about 2 minutes more or till heated through.
• Serve over rice.
• Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
• Makes 4 servings.
• Enjoy!