Slow Cook Thai Chicken: A Delicious Thai-Inspired Dish for Easy Weeknight Dinners

If you want to dive into the exotic flavors of Thai cuisine but don't have much time to spend in the kitchen, this Slow Cook Thai Chicken recipe is perfect for you. This delicious dish combines tender chicken with aromatic Thai spices and a rich, creamy coconut sauce that will transport your taste buds to the streets of Bangkok. With a total preparation and cooking time of just 30 minutes, you can enjoy an authentic Thai meal without the hassle. Serve it over steamed jasmine rice for a complete and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Steamed jasmine rice, for serving

Directions

1. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, cilantro, ginger, and garlic.
3. Pour the mixture over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
4. Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
7. Serve the Slow Cook Thai Chicken over steamed jasmine rice.
8. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro, if desired.

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