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Jamie Oliver Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

Jamie Oliver Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
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Jamie Oliver slow cooker chicken curry is a one-pot curry where chicken is cooked slowly with spices, aromatics, tomatoes, and coconut milk.

Instead of relying on high heat, the slow cooker gently develops flavour over time, resulting in tender meat and a smooth, well-integrated sauce.

Ingredients

    • Chicken thighs or large chicken breast pieces

    • Onion, finely chopped

    • Garlic cloves, crushed

    • Fresh ginger, grated

    • Olive oil

    • Curry powder or curry paste

    • Ground cumin

    • Ground coriander

    • Tinned chopped tomatoes

    • Coconut milk

    • Chicken stock

    • Salt and black pepper

    • Fresh coriander

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Onion Base

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and gently cook the chopped onion until soft and lightly golden. This step is important, as slow cookers do not brown ingredients well on their own. Properly cooked onions add sweetness and depth to the curry.

Step 2: Add Garlic, Ginger, and Spices

Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking briefly until fragrant. Add the curry powder or paste along with cumin and coriander, allowing the spices to warm through. This releases their oils and prevents the curry from tasting raw or dusty later.

Step 3: Transfer to the Slow Cooker

Scrape the spiced onion mixture into the slow cooker. Add the chicken pieces and stir gently so they are evenly coated. Keep the chicken pieces fairly large so they stay tender during the long cook.

Step 4: Add Tomatoes and Coconut Milk

Pour in the chopped tomatoes, coconut milk, and chicken stock. Stir just enough to combine everything evenly. Avoid adding too much liquid, as slow cookers trap moisture and can thin the sauce.

Step 5: Slow Cook Gently

Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours. The curry should bubble gently, not boil aggressively. By the end, the chicken should be tender and the sauce rich and cohesive.

Step 6: Final Seasoning

Taste the curry and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper. Stir through fresh coriander just before serving to lift the flavour and add freshness.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/slow-cooker-chicken-curry/