We love this simple Coconut Rooster Curry as a result of it’s so easy to arrange with elements which will already be in your pantry and the sluggish cooker makes it even simpler. This scrumptious curry is stuffed with tons of spices, tender rooster, and creamy coconut milk. Pair with rice and naan and you’ve got a simple, flavorful meal.
Love curry as a lot as we do? Strive our authentic Straightforward Coconut Curry Rooster!
Why Our Recipe
- This recipe has an excellent fast prep time (5 minutes!) and the remainder takes care of itself within the sluggish cooker.
- Curry spices give this recipe superb taste and is as simple as it’s spectacular!
- Full-fat coconut milk offers an irresistibly clean texture.

This recipe is from one in every of our cookbooks! It was first revealed within the guide Fool’s Information to Sluggish Cooker Cooking which Rachel wrote in 2013. It’s been a household favourite recipe ever since! The cookbook was republished as The Keep At House Chef Sluggish Cooker Cookbook in 2021 and even received an Amazon Weekly Greatest Vendor Award!
Ingredient Notes


- Rooster Breasts: Lower into bite-size items. You can additionally use boneless skinless rooster thighs with out altering cooking instances.
- Candy Onion: Candy onions or Vidalia praise the coconut milk and curry spices nicely. You can too use a yellow onion.
- Garlic: Recent garlic is at all times greatest. You should use the sort from a jar, however simply understand it has a barely extra bitter taste.
- Curry Powder: We use a yellow curry powder that you could simply discover within the spice aisle of your native grocery retailer.
- Coconut Milk: The complete-fat model offers a robust coconut taste and a wealthy creaminess that you just’ll need.
- Diced Tomatoes: We use canned diced tomatoes for this recipe. You can too use fire-roasted tomatoes.
- Tomato Sauce: This thickens the stew and provides a concentrated tomato taste.
- Granulated Sugar: A small quantity balances the acidity and enhances the general taste.
Coconut Milk Choices
Use full-fat coconut milk for the most effective coconut taste and the creamiest outcomes. When you’re in search of a lighter choice, you possibly can substitute low-fat coconut milk when you desire, however your dish received’t be as thick. Repair this by including half a tablespoon of cornstarch blended with a tablespoon of water to thicken the sauce.
You can too substitute coconut cream for coconut milk. They’re virtually at all times interchangeable. Not surprisingly, coconut cream will make your Straightforward Coconut Curry much more thick and wealthy.
Alter the Warmth
Thai curry is historically served spicy, however ours is fairly delicate. The coconut milk additionally brings down the spice degree a bit by itself.
If you wish to crank up the warmth, add some chili garlic sauce (add half a teaspoon at a time after which style earlier than including extra) or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.


Servings Recommendations
Serve on a mattress of white rice (we love Jasmine rice), which soaks up all of the curry taste. You can too use brown rice when you desire, although it’s not conventional.
Curry pairs nicely with noodles. Rice noodles (vermicelli) are a preferred alternative attributable to simple absorption of the curry sauce. You can too use udon or soba, which may simply be discovered within the asian meals aisle of your native grocery store. You may even use spaghetti if pressed for time.
Don’t overlook to pair with naan for dipping in that scrumptious curry sauce. Now we have an amazing Selfmade Naan recipe or you possibly can at all times use store-bought in a pinch!
Storage & Reheating Directions
Refrigerate leftovers in an hermetic container for as much as 3-4 days.
Reheat on the stovetop by inserting the leftovers in a pot or skillet over medium-low warmth. Stir sometimes till heated by means of, about 10-Quarter-hour.
Reheat within the microwave by inserting a portion in a microwave-safe dish. Warmth in 30-second increments, stirring in between for even heating.
We don’t advocate Freezing this dish. Coconut milk can tackle a humorous texture when reheated from frozen.