Slow Cooked Honey Curry Chicken

Savor the irresistible fusion of sweet and savory with this Slow Cooked Honey Curry Chicken, a melt-in-your-mouth dish that’s bursting with bold flavors and creamy richness. Tender, bone-in chicken thighs are slow-cooked to perfection in a luscious sauce made from coconut milk, golden honey, and a fragrant blend of spices, including yellow curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and fresh ginger. A touch of lime juice and soy sauce adds depth and brightness, while finely chopped onions infuse the dish with aromatic goodness. This effortless slow cooker recipe, ready in just 15 minutes of prep, transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that pairs beautifully with fluffy basmati rice. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this dish is perfect for curry lovers seeking a hearty and flavorful dinner with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skinless)
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons Yellow curry powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 4 cloves Fresh garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
• 4 cups Cooked basmati rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, coconut milk, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 2

Place the chicken thighs into the slow cooker, arranging them in a single layer if possible.

Step 3

Pour the prepared curry sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.

Step 4

Add the finely chopped onion to the slow cooker, spreading it over the chicken and sauce.

Step 5

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Step 6

About 10 minutes before serving, taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if necessary.

Step 7

Serve the honey curry chicken over basmati rice, if desired, and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

Step 8

Enjoy your flavorful and aromatic Slow Cooked Honey Curry Chicken!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1981.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2790.9

Total Fat 70.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 564mg	0%
Sodium 4087.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 345.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 71.7g
Protein 188.4g	0%

Vitamin D 30IU	0%
Calcium 350.0mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 2762.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.0%

Protein: 27.2%

Carbs: 49.9%