SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN CURRY

Slow-Cooker Chicken Curry image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 14-ounce can Thai coconut milk
1/4 cup Massaman curry paste (or red curry paste and 1 tablespoon sugar)
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving
1 stalk lemongrass
1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, plus more for topping
1 pound small red-skinned potatoes, halved
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Kosher salt
Cooked white rice, for serving
Chopped fresh cilantro, for topping

Steps:

Whisk 1/2 cup water, the coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce, ginger and lime zest in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Smash the lemongrass stalk with the flat side of a knife or a meat mallet and tie in a knot. Add the lemongrass, peanuts and potatoes to the slow cooker. Top with the chicken thighs and gently press to submerge in the liquid. Cover and cook on low, 7 hours.
Uncover the slow cooker and skim off some of the fat. Stir in the lime juice; season with salt. Break up the chicken into smaller chunks. Let stand 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly; discard the lemongrass.
Serve the curry with rice. Top with peanuts and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.