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slow cooker Indian chicken recipe video

Slow Cooker Indian Chicken

Make Indian style chicken in a slow cooker for a plate of deliciousness with minimal effort!
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

Marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • Salt to taste

Indian chicken:

  • 4 medium chicken breasts
  • ½ cup chicken broth or stock
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves or cilantro
  • 1 cup diced vegetables red onions, green and red bell peppers or capsicum
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • Salt to taste

Garnish:

  • Chopped coriander cilantro leaves

Serve:

  • Rice or naan

Instructions

  • To make the marinade, combine together oil, ground turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin and red chili powder in a small bowl. Season with salt.
  • Coat chicken with the spice mixture, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, if time permits.
  • Add chicken broth or stock to the slow cooker.
  • Add ginger, garlic, coriander (cilantro) leaves and diced vegetables.
  • Stir to combine. Season with salt.
  • Place chicken on top in a single layer.
  • Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker. Stir in coconut milk. Simmer for 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves.
  • Serve with rice or naan.

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Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2mg